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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–In this companion to An Alphabet of Animals (1990; o.p.) and The New Alphabet of Animals (2004, both Running Pr.), Wormell's stunning graphics once again serve a concept–this time the numbers 1-20. Spreads depict each numeral, its spelling (in capital letters), and a reference to a body part or characteristic of an animal featured in linocut prints on the right (e.g., 2 camel humps, 5 starfish arms, 13 caterpillar segments, 19 crocodile teeth). The luminous prints feature mostly close-up illustrations of animals that will be a mix of the familiar and unusual to this audience. Each one is framed in a thick black line. The book ends with a picture of a whale's nose emerging out of the water with the line "20 barnacle shells on…" followed by a print of the animal's tale and the accompanying words, "1 humpback whale." Brief notes at the back next to smaller reproductions of the artwork give a bit of information on each creature, its habitat, habits, or featured body part or characteristic. Younger children will enjoy the concept book aspect, while older kids can study the artistry of the illustrations and learn a little more about each animal.–Tana Elias, Meadowridge Branch Library, Madison, WI
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From Booklist
*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 3. Far from a simple counting manual, this dramatic picture-book offering places children face-to-face with 20 animals from across the world, one animal at a time, and focuses on a few exciting facts about their physical characteristics and behavior. From 1 rhinoceros horn and 5 starfish arms to 8 octopus tentacles and 19 crocodile teeth, the beautiful, clear, full-page, brilliantly colored linoleum block prints are full of surprises. Count 17 thick black stripes on a zebra's back, 18 diamond markings on a curling rattlesnake, and more. There is so much to talk about. Why does the chameleon's color change? What's stored in the Bactrian camel's humps? Integral to the book are notes set down on 10 attractively designed, spacious pages at the back, with a miniature block print of each animal and intriguing information about its habitat, physiology, and conservation. Preschoolers can point and count and learn the names. Older children will be caught by the zoology. A great book to use across the curriculum. Hazel Rochman
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PreSchool-Grade 2–In this companion to An Alphabet of Animals (1990; o.p.) and The New Alphabet of Animals (2004, both Running Pr.), Wormell's stunning graphics once again serve a concept–this time the numbers 1-20. Spreads depict each numeral, its spelling (in capital letters), and a reference to a body part or characteristic of an animal featured in linocut prints on the right (e.g., 2 camel humps, 5 starfish arms, 13 caterpillar segments, 19 crocodile teeth). The luminous prints feature mostly close-up illustrations of animals that will be a mix of the familiar and unusual to this audience. Each one is framed in a thick black line. The book ends with a picture of a whale's nose emerging out of the water with the line "20 barnacle shells on…" followed by a print of the animal's tale and the accompanying words, "1 humpback whale." Brief notes at the back next to smaller reproductions of the artwork give a bit of information on each creature, its habitat, habits, or featured body part or characteristic. Younger children will enjoy the concept book aspect, while older kids can study the artistry of the illustrations and learn a little more about each animal.–Tana Elias, Meadowridge Branch Library, Madison, WI
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 3. Far from a simple counting manual, this dramatic picture-book offering places children face-to-face with 20 animals from across the world, one animal at a time, and focuses on a few exciting facts about their physical characteristics and behavior. From 1 rhinoceros horn and 5 starfish arms to 8 octopus tentacles and 19 crocodile teeth, the beautiful, clear, full-page, brilliantly colored linoleum block prints are full of surprises. Count 17 thick black stripes on a zebra's back, 18 diamond markings on a curling rattlesnake, and more. There is so much to talk about. Why does the chameleon's color change? What's stored in the Bactrian camel's humps? Integral to the book are notes set down on 10 attractively designed, spacious pages at the back, with a miniature block print of each animal and intriguing information about its habitat, physiology, and conservation. Preschoolers can point and count and learn the names. Older children will be caught by the zoology. A great book to use across the curriculum. Hazel Rochman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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