The lively writing at the top of each page can serve as mentor texts for the elusive concept of “attention-grabber. The facial expressions on the animals have very human fatigue written all over them, which will delight human parents….

After all, we walk on two legs, have opposable thumbs, and can make multiple expressions using our mouths. Finally, the powerful question: "We are more likely to help cute animals and protect their homes in the wild. I understand I can change my preference through my account settings or unsubscribe directly from any marketing communications at any time. She was awarded the Snöbollen for Swedish Picture Book of the Year in 2016 and the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize in 2017 for Djur som ingen sett utom vi (Animals that no one has seen except us).The beauty of all this is that automatic learning will take place independently because the book is so charming and fascinating. The layout of the contents features a full-page photo of the animal, so that readers can get a good look at each cute creature. Using mixed media, Bondestam creates rich, layered illustrations featuring animals all across the globe….

They remain an important part of Mexico’s identity, even appearing on the back of the 50-peso bill (part of the reason this currency was named 2021 Banknote of the Year by the International Bank Note Society).A great book for any animal-loving kiddo; full of adorable photos and fun facts about the animals featured. This newest installment of Keating’s “The World of Weird Animals” continues the winning formula of Pink Is for Blobfish and What Makes A Monster?

Until one day when, out of the blue, a colossal wave carries the axolotl into a surprising new future…. The Mexican salamander the axolotl is the unlikely star of an award-winning children’s book written in Helsinki.Bondestam’s books for children have won extensive recognition, including seven nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

A well placed appendix describing the science of cute rounds out the end of book information which includes a glossary. Unfortunately the book went into some simple detail about axolotls being eaten which caused my son (obsessed with axolotls) to become really upset and cry his heart out. The novel has inspired two Netflix original series: the 2020 Belgian Into the Night, and its 2022 Turkish language spin-off Yakamoz S-245.

My favorite-- the rosy maple moth, a neon pink and yellow creature that doesn't eat as an adult but carries pollen from plant to plant. By all accounts this is currently the best multi-species (it covers all species at the time of publication) newt and salamander book available, featuring maps and species accounts describing their taxonomy, biology, ecology, behavior and a section on their maintenance and breeding in captivity.