Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals Are Just Like Us!
By Christopher Lloyd | Illustrated by Mark Ruffle
Humanimal, written by our Patron, Christopher Lloyd, and illustrated by Mark Ruffle, explores and celebrates the astonishing ways in which humans and animals are alike – the very essence of One Medicine – in ways you never before imagined.
Inside you’ll find incredible true stories, including:
-
Slime moulds solving mazes
-
Rats laughing when tickled
-
Elephants holding funerals for loved ones
-
Bees voting on where to build their nests
-
Crows using cars to crack nuts
…and so much more!
Perfect for curious minds aged 7–11, this oversized book is packed with vibrant illustrations and fabulous facts that will delight children and adults alike. It’s a joyful reminder that we all share the same planet — and many of the same patterns of behaviour — because we are all animals.
Joe Bailey, CEO of Humanimal Trust, said: “Humanimal is a joy to read – fun, informative and with beautiful illustrations and fabulous facts that will entertain children and adults alike. It’s a special book created for the special humans in your life to help them gain an appreciation of animals, and compassion for all living beings.”
Price: RRP £12.99 – our price £10 (plus P&P within the UK)
For postage costs to Ireland or worldwide, please email info@humanimaltrust.org.uk
Free Educational Resources
Bring Humanimal to life in your classroom!
We’ve created a range of FREE curriculum-linked resources designed especially for primary school teachers. Packed with activities, discussion prompts, and fascinating animal facts, these materials will help pupils explore the incredible connections between humans and animals in fun and meaningful ways.
Download the resources here.
We Are All Animals
By Christopher Lloyd and Ben Hoare | Illustrated by Mark Ruffle
Following the success of Humanimal, Christopher Lloyd returns — this time with author Ben Hoare and illustrator Mark Ruffle — to reveal even more incredible ways humans and animals are connected.
Packed with stunning illustrations and amazing true stories, We Are All Animals explores our instincts, behaviours, emotions, and relationships, showing how much we share with the animal kingdom in the most surprising ways.
Inside you’ll discover:
-
Escaping penguins with a flair for adventure
-
Dancing bears with extraordinary moves
-
Weird and wonderful animal parallels to our own lives
…and countless other eye-opening connections!
With a foreword by our Founder, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, this captivating non-fiction book is perfect for curious readers aged 8–12. Inspiring, informative, and full of wonder, it’s a journey that will challenge your perspective and deepen your compassion for all living things.
Price: £14.99 (plus P&P within the UK)
For postage costs to Ireland or worldwide, please email info@humanimaltrust.org.uk
Free Educational Resources
Enhance your lessons with We Are All Animals!
We’ve developed a set of FREE curriculum-linked resources for primary school teachers, designed to complement the themes in We Are All Animals. These ready-to-use activities encourage pupils to explore the fascinating connections between humans and animals through fun, thought-provoking classroom learning.
Download the resources here.
Special Offer Buy We Are All Animals get Humanimal FREE – limited offer on UK orders only
For a limited time only, if you purchase a copy of We Are All Animals, we’ll give you a copy of Humanimal absolutely free – both books for just £14.99 (RRP £24.99).
Two beautifully illustrated books, packed with incredible facts and stories about the connections between humans and animals — perfect for curious young minds and the special humans in your life.
Price: £14.99 (plus P&P within the UK)
For postage costs to Ireland or worldwide, please email: info@humanimaltrust.org.uk
You can support us this Christmas by purchasing a personalised bauble from The Lovely Keepsake Company https://www.thelovelykeepsakecompany.co.uk/products/humanimal-trust-charity-personalised-pet-bauble
You can honour your treasured companion or loved one with this personalised Christmas bauble whilst making a real difference. Your festive decoration becomes a heartfelt gesture of support, as each purchase directly helps Humanimal Trust.
Ceramic decorations are also available, along with photo frames, candle holders, cushions and lots of other keepsakes that would also make lovely Christmas gifts. See the full range at https://www.thelovelykeepsakecompany.co.uk/pages/humanimal-trust-charity-gift-collection
You can also support us by purchasing one of the fantastic Buff and Strawberry books from Buddyhood – Humanimal Trust will receive 10% from each book sold.
The books help young readers to explore and accept big emotions, ranging from anger to anxiety, and share many ways to express these emotions, be that through colour, music or movement. Starring Buff the Highland Cow and Strawberry the Shetland Pony, who, through their friendship navigate challenges and help each other cope, as well as sharing a laugh together. You can buy plush toy versions of the characters at https://www.thebuddyhood.com/store and Humanimal Trust will also receive 10% of the profits of these.
