Language: G; Mature Content: PG (some talk of animal reproduction, not awkward or cringy) Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
A group of animals have prepared presentations about, well, animals. Sometimes they have a real connection - did you know there are only 7 animals that are truly black and white and they don't interact with each other geographically? The Zebra did! The fox gives their presentation on stalking, catching, killing and eating geese - despite the goose's objections. Other animals include the snow leopard, sea anemone, hummingbirds and even a unicorn.
Most of the animals are relatively obscure, and the information is accurate and interesting. The reader learns about both the animal presenting as well as their presented animal. What a great lesson on perspective, voice and tone. The presentations can be read out of order. Some of the animals in the classroom interrupt and add their own information, just like in real life. Bibi Dumon Tuk has won the Batchelder award twice and I adore her stories - Mikis and the Donkey and Soldier Bear. I really think kids would love this hybrid non fiction. Includes an index.
Lisa Librarian
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