Each spread in this dramatically oversized book displays 30 or more different animals in thought-provoking thematic groupings: Large and Small, Hot Weather, Cold Weather, Feathered, Horned, Spots and Stripes, Friends of Mankind, and so forth. The illustrations are robust, graphic prints that will catch the eye--and the large selection of over 350 different species will make absorbing reading. Includes four pages of informational notes.
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PreSchool-Grade 3-Jolivet presents striking, oversized panoramas of living creatures from all corners of the globe. The animals appear in eclectic groups such as "underground," "at night," or "black and white" rather than more conventional divisions. The resulting patterns reveal the variety yet interconnectedness of the living world. Younger children will enjoy hunting for the chameleon that can be found on each spread, which may be challenging since it changes color and posture from page to page. Adults may consult the four pages of notes written in small type at book's end to learn a fact or two about each animal. However, the text is really a supplement to the splendid illustrations. Besides its attraction for browsers and its potential as an attention-getting introduction to studies about animals, the book could serve as a stimulus for students working on graphic-design projects. Consequently, the audience for this lovely volume may extend well beyond the primary grades.
Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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PreS. A teeming zoo of creatures swims, flies, and stampedes through the nearly two-foot-tall pages of this beautifully illustrated French import. There are few words and no story. Instead, Jolivet groups her animals loosely into sometimes rhyming categories related to habitats, habits, or appearance: "In the Trees, "In the Seas, "At Night," "Spots and Stripes," and so on. Rendered in bright colors and in the bold, clean lines and graphic contrasts of linoleum cuts, the animals appear in chaotic spreads that may be more decorative than instructive. But the book's magnificent size and diversity of animals make a powerful visual impact that will easily attract preschoolers to the expansive pages, where they'll point to the animals they know and discover a world of new species. Browsers will also like the hide-and-seek game offered by a hidden chameleon on each page. An appendix, printed in tiny type, offers one or two facts about each of the many animals featured in the book. An unusual, and unusually handsome, offering. Gillian Engberg
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This larger than life book appeals to children because of it's very large size. The art work is outstanding and because there is very little written word except the name of all the animals it lends itself to discussion. My 2-1/2 year old grandson Gavin loves it. Also on every page is a chameleon who changes to be like the animals on the page, so finding him is another adventure for young folks. Animals are grouped in interesting ways, for example "black and white animals", not your average animal book. As a biologist, animal lover, and grandparent it is an A+ read. And at such a reasonable price I bought two. Buy it, you will love it!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By B. Hirsch
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. It's an oversized book and it's full of animals that you find in the Zoo. The illustrations of the animials are simply beautiful. Exactly my taste. The book has barely any text, only pages full of animials along with their names.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Art Now
Format:Hardcover
I love this book. I am an art teacher and I use this book in my class as reference for all the beautiful yet simple graphic shapes Ms. Jolivet produces in her work depicting animals
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too big
I bought this for my 3-year old, but it was HUGE - like 2 feet long! And it was mainly just pictures, I was hoping for a little more text. I returned this book.
Published 11 days ago by C. Childs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Book
Coffee table worthy!
It's a super large format so it seems special and I like the vintage feel it has. My 3 year old daughter loves this book. Read more
It's a super large format so it seems special and I like the vintage feel it has. My 3 year old daughter loves this book. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Texas Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have
This is such a great book. My daughter and I spend lots of time looking at all the beautiful pictures. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keri Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Zoo-ology
I gave this book as a present to a two year old in my family. His mother said it was the best Christmas present he received as he was always opening it and saying "Ahhhh"... Read more
Published 2 months ago by psychology scholar
5.0 out of 5 stars
neato!!!
This book is a fun little treasure of animals for everyone not just little kids. The drawings are great and the info in the index is helpful.
Published 3 months ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 year old son loves this book!
The illustrations are gorgeous and my son can literally spend hours liking at all the animals, learning their names, describing their features, pointing out details, ... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brooklynista
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
great book. Large pictures and pefect for use inthe classroom. I use it to intorduce classification and the kids love it!
Published 10 months ago by Darci Cordero
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for every child!
My daughter found this book at a preschool class one day, being an animal lover I *had* to get it. This book is wonderful, it has such a wide variety of animals, names for every... Read more
Published 17 months ago by SuperAwesome
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is a treasure, but keep within reach of your children
From a young age, my boys have loved this book. They relish discovering the names of all of the animals, and it's a great point of discussion for bedtime. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kaylon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for kids and "show & tell"
I bought it for my bf's school's library. He has a class of 1st and 2nd graders. I was doing show and tell when I first brought the books in and they loved it!!!!!!
Published on May 10, 2011 by Yum
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