Who Am I?: An Animal Guessing Game

PreS-Gr 1-Jenkins and Page are back with another exceptional nonfiction title for young children. This one is a playful guessing game. Children are encouraged to examine clues and guess which animal will be on the next page. This brilliant interactive format makes it a perfect read-aloud for a library storytime or a bedtime story. The book concludes with a list of interesting facts about each critter and a list of titles to support further learning. The diversity of animals featured will keeper readers anxiously waiting for which creature will appear next. Jenkins's signature illustrative style is reminiscent of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert with its paper cutouts and textures. Readers are sure to linger on the images and appreciate the extensive craftsmanship that went into each feather and scale. VERDICT A versatile early nonfiction title that will enhance both public and school library collections and is sure to become a household favorite.--Katherine Hickey, Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City

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"Jenkins and Page are back with another exceptional nonfiction title for young children... Readers are sure to linger on the images and appreciate the extensive craftsmanship that went into each feather and scale. A versatile early nonfiction title that will enhance both public and school library collections and is sure to become a household favorite." -School Library Journal

"Their latest nonfiction offering adopts a more unconventional format: readers are given clues about an animal before it is revealed on the subsequent page. This playful layout makes this an ideal book for read-alouds... a delightfully fresh resource on the animal world." -Booklist

"...The thoughtful selections and careful crafting of this new one should make it a good home choice and welcome addition to any collection." -Kirkus