| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that an array of animals are presented in realistically rendered illustrations and sharp photographs with simple labels. Familiar animals featured in the "Noisy" section encourage readers to make animal sounds.
This sturdy little board book, packed with an intriguing assortment of animals from a huge white rhinoceros to a tiny cricket, is like taking a trip to the zoo. Clear full-color photographs and detailed illustrations offer readers an up-close peek at a variety of creatures, from the exotic to the familiar. Ingeniously arranged categories stimulate readers' interest.
This book, consisting of the animal portion of Dorling Kindersley's revised My First Word Book, is designed to give kids a head start on learning. Readers can explore a broad sampling of members of the animal kingdom. The playful organization, while not the most scientific approach, appeals to a child's sense of whimsy.
Beyond building vocabulary and animal recognition, this is a great tool to help young children learn to look for similarities among seemingly disparate objects: The leopard and the ladybug, for example, are placed in the same category because they are both spotted. It absorbs the attention of little ones. The book's compact physical design works well for the preschool set, and the extra-thick laminated pages make it toddler-friendly as well. It's an edifying blend of learning and entertainment.
Families can talk about the animal groupings. How are the grouped animals similar? How are they different? Try sorting them by different criteria.
| Author: | Deni Brown |
| Illustrator: | Kenneth Lilly |
| Book type: | Non-Fiction |
| Genre: | Animals |
| Publisher: | DK Publishing Inc. |
| Publication date: | January 1, 1998 |
| Number of pages: | 36 |
| Hardcover price: | $6.95 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 2 - 4 |
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