Even More Lesser Spotted Animals (Lesser Spotted Animals)

A welcome, equally successful companion to Lesser Spotted Animals.

Gr 1-4 Brown illuminates the lives of animals in the most fun and informative way. His text and illustrations about lesser-known animals make for a laugh-out-loud and insightful work that smoothly flows from beginning to end. Even the endpapers are instructive and compelling. Before the title page, a snout appears above the waterline: "Who's there?" The answer is located in the text and confirmed in the final endpaper. Back matter reflects the book's tight organization throughout, where physical features, habitat, diet, memorable facts, and more are revealed. These animals originate from all over the world, and the text includes their endangered status. The eight possible statuses are clearly explained, from data deficient to extinct. End matter contains a well-written glossary and one more fun-filled fact. VERDICT This rare find takes readers to enjoyable heights. A delightful and highly engaging work.—Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA

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Praise for Lesser Spotted Animals:

A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2017

Best Children's Books of 2017, So Far list on Amazon for Children's nonfiction

A Junior Library Guild Selection

* "With a compulsively engaging tone, lighthearted artwork, and a meaningful kernel of education at its heart, this excellent book will entrance a wide variety of readers, who will surely be eager for more." — Booklist, starred review

* "This ambitious nonfiction picture book... is both informative and funny-quite a feat." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review