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Flanimals
Author Ricky Gervais
Illustrator Rob Steen
Cover artist Rob Steen
Country England
Language English
Series Flanimals Series
Subject Creatures
Genre Humour
Publisher Faber and Faber
Publication date
2004
ISBN 0-399-24397-6
OCLC 57311839
[Fic] 22
LC Class PZ7.G3265 Fl 2005
Followed by More Flanimals, Flanimals of the Deep 

Flanimals is a super funny book series. It was created by the famous comedian Ricky Gervais. The amazing drawings were done by Rob Steen. This book introduces you to 35 different kinds of imaginary animals. They all live in a made-up world, and each one is stranger than the last!

What are Flanimals?

Flanimals are not real animals. They are creatures that Ricky Gervais made up. Each Flanimal has a silly name and a very strange way of living. The books describe their weird habits and how they survive.

Meet the Creator: Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais is a well-known comedian, actor, and writer. He is from England. Ricky Gervais is famous for his clever humor. He has created many popular TV shows. With Flanimals, he used his funny ideas to create a whole new world of creatures.

The Illustrator: Rob Steen

Rob Steen is the talented artist who drew all the Flanimals. His drawings bring Ricky Gervais's ideas to life. Rob Steen's unique style makes the Flanimals look even funnier and stranger. His artwork is a big part of why the books are so popular.

The World of Flanimals

The Flanimals books take you to a world full of bizarre creatures. Each Flanimal has its own special features. Some are squishy, some are spiky, and some are just plain weird. The books describe where they live and what they eat. They also explain their funny behaviors.

Strange Creatures and Their Habits

Here are some examples of the types of Flanimals you might meet:

  • The Munging Flumpet is a creature that loves to eat. It makes a lot of noise while doing so.
  • The Splunge is a very shy Flanimal. It tries to hide from everything.
  • The Gublin is a small, furry creature. It often gets into trouble.
  • The Plamket is a flat, pancake-like Flanimal. It spends its time lying around.

Each description is short and humorous. It makes you imagine these creatures clearly.

The Flanimals Book Series

Flanimals was first published in 2004. It was so popular that Ricky Gervais and Rob Steen made more books. The series continued with titles like More Flanimals and Flanimals of the Deep. These books introduced even more strange and wonderful creatures. The series has become a favorite for both kids and adults. It combines funny stories with amazing illustrations.

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