Three Things About Animals... And only one of them's true! [Paperback]

Jason Shannon (Author), Sean Hartter (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2008

Think you know a lot about animals? Then put Jason Shannon's book to the test! What started out as a fun dinner-time game with his family soon turned itself into a clever animal fact book for kids of all ages! Read three 'facts' on one page, then turn to the next to find out which 'One of Them's True!'. Some facts will really surprise you! Older children will enjoy reading about new and unfamiliar animals, while younger children may read along with the aid of an adult. Animals are listed in alphabetical order, each animal picture accompanied by a letter at the bottom of its 'fact' page. This full-color second edition has been updated with vibrant new images by artist Sean Hartter, and is apporpriate for children ages 3 through 9.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

CatsCurious Press is excited to bring you "Three Things About Animals..." as our grand-opening release. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Though he had never planned on becoming a children's book author, Jason Shannon has found that writing for kids comes naturally to him and it has become something that he really enjoys. All of his games and stories have been kid-tested (and approved) by his very own family. Jason Shannon lives in DFW, TX with his lovely wife, their three kids and two rambunctious cats. He enjoys growing plants, collecting medieval weaponry and reading. You can contact Jason Shannon by using the 'Contact Us' form on the CatsCuriousPress.com website. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: CatsCurious Press (August 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979088941
• ISBN-13: 978-0979088940
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,185,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and educational!, February 11, 2007

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T. Hickman "Author of "The Strangers of K... (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three Things About Animals... And Only One of Them's True! (Paperback)

I love this book. I look forward to reading it to my grandchild(ren) when they come along. I learned several new facts and that surprised me because I've got a MA in biology. I love learning new stuff about animals. The art is unique and full of life and personality.

Some of the background art is too dark and busy. Maybe on a later printing they can tone them down a bit, or eliminate them altogether since most seem to be enlarged versions of the key paintings for each species. A likely buyer would be a grandparent and sometimes older eyes have trouble making out type against a high-contrast and/or dark background. A few of the terms seem a little advanced for the age of child this is intended for, also, but a knowledgeable adult or one who likes to look things up with their kids can easily help a child learn those, too.

Aside from those minor quibbles, I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to have fun learning about the creatures who share the planet with us by reading with small children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Surprisingly Informational, May 18, 2007

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John A. Belloma - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three Things About Animals... And Only One of Them's True! (Paperback)

I read this book at one seating and as I was going through reading it it become more of a fun quiz then just a book. I enjoyed it so much I gave it to my 5 year old nephew to read, he enjoyed it so much, he started sprouting other facts he knew about the animals, he learned from his recent trip to the zoo. I would recommend this book for kids and adults. If I can find any fault with the book, its with wanting more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book, February 12, 2007

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Ilona Andrews "Ilona Andrews" (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three Things About Animals... And Only One of Them's True! (Paperback)

I like this book because it's about animals. It tells interesting things about animals. It has nice pictures and it's challenging. My favorite part is Mongooses. It was a lot of fun!