Sami Bayly
About the author

Sami Bayly

Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Newcastle, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She finds the beauty and importance of all animals regardless of their appearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter.The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.To keep up to date you can follow Sami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samibayly/

Books by Sami Bayly

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals
Sami Bayly

The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature

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How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures
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How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures

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How We Came to Be: Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry
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How We Came to Be: Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals

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Sami Bayly Articles

Visually Stunning and Fascinating: Read Our Review For The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals by Sami Bayly

Review

29 September 2025

Visually Stunning and Fascinating: Read Our Review For The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals by Sami Bayly

Colouring Sheets: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals by Sami Bayly

News

5 November 2024

Colouring Sheets: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals by Sami Bayly

3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals by Sami Bayly

Review

5 November 2024

3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals by Sami Bayly

The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

Podcast

21 November 2023

The Stories Behind Your Favourite Kids and YA Books

Captivating and Educational: Read Our Review of Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry by Sami Bayly

Review

8 November 2023

Captivating and Educational: Read Our Review of Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry by Sami Bayly

Podcast: Sami Bayly on Her Love of the Natural World

Podcast

19 December 2022

Podcast: Sami Bayly on Her Love of the Natural World

    Wondrous and Informative: Read Our Review of How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures by Sami Bayly

    Review | Our Review

    1 November 2022

    Wondrous and Informative: Read Our Review of How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures by Sami Bayly

    Weird and Wonderful: Review of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals

    Review

    24 September 2019

    Weird and Wonderful: Review of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals