Customer Reviews

Who Is the Beast?

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This is a true picture book-as the pictures tell the story beyond the words. The illustrations go the distance for story time reading, as well as working for up close inspection (be sure to look for that unconcerned snail on every page!). I just never tire of this book and its illustrations, and I have been a fan of it for six years. The illustration of carp, tiger, and jungle folliage provide visual saturation satisfaction. The simple repetitious rhymes are fun to say, they roll off the lips in a way not always found in rhyming text, with wonderful repeating sounds. The story message is sweet, loud and clear, yet subtle at the same time. Thank you for this gem, Mr. Baker!

I have no children of my own but have been a nanny for 6 years. Of all the stories I've read . . . this is by far the best! I give it to every person I know with children! Thank you for such a wonderful story, such beautiful artwork and such wonderful sounds!

A gentle reminder that we are not all so different after all.

My two young boys love this book - just as they love The Magic Fan by the same author. It's one of their favorite bedtime stories.

The illustrations feature some of the most beautiful colors and overall design. My kids really like the way the artwork goes all the way to the edge of the page.

We'll probably buy everything else by this author.

Dear Mr. Baker,

We read your book "Who Is theBeast?". We liked your book a lot. You wrote that the tiger hasyellow and black stripes, but we don't agree. You drew him with orange and black stripes in your book. Why is that? Keep writing we like your books.

- Mackenzie & Caren

As a parent of ten children (now grown) and a first grade teacher of 7 years now, I love this book-as do my students. It is colorful,encourages imaginative thinking and easy to follow. I use it for our animal unit as well as discussing story elements.

A tiger wonders why everything avoids him, and compares his body
to other creatures. We love this book for the extraordinary artwork, full of detail.

The beast! The beast! I read the book. Do the same, take a look. I read the book for kids, grades K-3. "Read it again," they beg and plea. The pictures are beautiful, bold and bright. It adds to the story, charm and delight. The beast! The beast! I read the book. Do the same, take a look.

Vividly colored intricate artwork drew my eye to this book. Similarities and differences between the animals are explored. Toddlers like to make animal noises at circle time and 3's love to find the hidden snail on each page. This book has kept children's interest from 1's and up for many years at my child development center.

This is an oversized paperback that would work superbly in front of a classroom. The text is very simple, calling the reader to search for the body parts of a tiger: eyes, whiskers, tracks, etc. It also serves as a
fine introduction to art. The illustrations are richly stylized with
color, mood, texture and pattern.