Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals

A parent might reach for this book when their dinosaur-loving child is ready to understand extinction in a more recent context. 'Gone Forever!' uses an A-to-Z format to introduce 26 animals that have disappeared, many due to human impact. It's a factual and straightforward look at creatures like the Dodo and the Quagga, moving beyond ancient fossils to the real consequences of environmental change. While the topic is inherently sad, the book focuses on scientific curiosity, sparking wonder about these lost species and empathy for the animals we share the planet with today. It’s an excellent, gentle entry point into conversations about conservation and our role in protecting the natural world.