Animal Faces (Paperback)

by Akira Satoh (Author), Kyoko Toda (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Few people stop to notice how creatures differ from others within their species. Animal Faces is about observing these differences, about being aware that things that may at first appear exactly alike are very different upon closer examination. The concept is so simple that one wonders why no one came up with it earlier. Each double-page spread features a grid of high-quality, full-color photos (21 head shots each of gorillas, camels, seals, etc.). Each of the two dozen featured animals is introduced with a few sentences of text, followed by a question, such as: "Can you find the happy, sad or angry elephants?" "What do you think these seals would be saying if they could talk to you?" This marvelously entertaining and thought-provoking book will fuel a lot of interesting discussions as children and adults alike learn to increase their observational skills.
Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review
"A rare chance to observe individual differences between members of the same species as well as...subtleties of animal expression." -- Parenting, December/January 1997

"Extremely entertaining as well as educational...leaves readers more interested in the world around them." -- Notes from the Windowsill, September 2005

Few people stop to notice how creatures differ from others within their species. Animal Faces is about observing these differences, about being aware that things that may at first appear exactly alike are very different upon closer examination. The concept is so simple that one wonders why no one came up with it earlier. Each double page spread features a grid of high-quality, full-color photos (21 head shots each of gorillas, camels, seals, etc.). Each of the two dozen featured animals are introduced with a few sentences of text, followed by a question, such as: 'Can you find the happy, sad or angry elephants?' 'What do you think these seals would be saying if they could talk to you?' This marvelously entertaining and thought provoking book will fuel a lot of interesting discussions as children and adults alike learn to increase their observational skills. - --School Library Journal

I loved this book. I loved, loved, loved it. I loved looking at the pictures. I loved noticing all the little differences. I loved how this book is an interactive experience. How the text asks you to look at the pictures with a question in mind. Much like a parent would if they were reading together. --Becky's Book Reviews --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916291995
• ISBN-13: 978-0916291990
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #809,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars world's most amazing picture book, February 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Animal Faces (Hardcover)

Animal Faces, a children's book for all ages, opens the reader's eyes to the power of observation. The authors' love of animals is evident and is wonderfully shared with the audience. A book to "see" over and over again

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book anyone can enjoy!, November 8, 2000

By	"kristina80" (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Animal Faces (Hardcover)

I got this book for my 2 year old son because he loves to name animals, especially elephants and giraffes. But when I got the book in the mail, I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. The faces of these animals are all so different yet the book points out how similar they can be. As a lover of photography, I often take pictures of animals at the zoo. But now I go to take close-up shots of any faces I can get! Thanks to the book, my son can now identify zebras, gorillas, hippos, and camels and call them by their names. Not bad for 2 years old, I think!

5.0 out of 5 stars FIRR-Kids! Review, November 11, 2008

By	www.firrkids.com - See all my reviews

This review is from: Animal Faces (Hardcover)

Animal lovers unite! A very simple, yet innovative concept results in a beautiful book of animal photography. The book contains up close facial photos of twenty-four animals. A full two page display showcases twenty-one photos for each animal: camels, seals, polar bears, and so on.

A short paragraph of information is included on each animal, but the real focus is definitely on the photos. The introduction states the purpose is for kids to practice observation, noting similarities and differences among the animal faces. The photo layout really forces you to take a closer look at each species and take note of their characteristics. Until seeing the photos compiled this way, you don't realize how completely different one hippo's features can look from the next.

If you have an admirer of all things furry, absolutely give this book a try. If your child is already intrigued by animals, this should really capture their attention. The presentation definitely promotes observation and discussion, just as the author intended. This book presents a terrific opportunity to interact with your child, and nothing beats hearing those unique discoveries.