Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys
by Mike Unwin (Author) Jenni Desmond (Illustrator)
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Publishers Weekly
A bat-speckled sky over Kasanka Forest, a colorful blizzard of monarchs in a Mexican wood, penguins ribboning across an Antarctic plateau, a sea of scuttling scarlet crabs--these are some of the dazzling images that make turning every page of this book a delight. Unwin presents the epic journeys of 21 diverse species, from dragonflies to whales, one per spread, adroitly relating the marvels of each creature's migration. Context deepens the magic of the sometimes mind-boggling figures--"The Arctic tern... over its lifetime... may fly as far as four round-trips to the moon." Desmond's expert illustrations--created with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, and pencil crayon--shimmer on the page, capturing the fragility and abundance of the natural world. A map traces the migration paths globally, ending on a warning note: "People are... damaging the vital natural habitats through which animals migrate... these animals need our help." Ages 5-8. (Aug.)
Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-The journeys of 20 animals from around the world are showcased in this beautifully illustrated book. Each animal gets a page with about five paragraphs that describe its location and lists brief facts about how and why they move. While there is a table of contents, there isn't a definitive reason for why the entries appear in that particular order. Children might also struggle to get drawn into the story itself. The entries try to place readers in the narrative, and it's not always an effective device. The watercolor illustrations are lovely but vague for those wanting more details. For example, the South African pilchards are shown in a group and it's unclear what an individual fish looks like. The dolphins and swordfish in the background are more defined than the fish that's meant to be spotlighted. The author has written other books on migration, but no back matter or recommended resources for further information is listed. VERDICT Pretty, but not a first choice resource.-Elissa Cooper, Helen Plum Memorial Lib., Lombard, IL
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Review quotes
"Unwin . . . adroitly relating the marvels of each creature's migration [and] Desmond's expert illustrations shimmer on the page." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Featuring concise text and expansive illustrations, "Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys" presents an impressive assortment of animals making their way through the world... Author Mike Unwin engagingly conveys key facts about 20 species, and illustrator Jenni Desmond depicts them from intriguing angles." - The Washington Post
"Desmond's art . . . make this oversize album stand out." - Kirkus Reviews
"A lovely book." - Booklist
"Should quickly soak up the knowledge put forth in Unwin's lucid writing, and are likely to return again and again to Jenni Desmond's stunningly handsome mixed media illustrations." - Shelf Awareness
"Each double-page spread features an engrossing watercolor scene . . . equally adaptable to a classroom readaloud or a wind-down bedtime story-." - BCCB
"The dazzling images...make turning every page of this book a delight. Unwin presents the epic journeys of 21 diverse species, from dragonflies to whales, one per spread, adroitly relating the marvels of each creature's migration. Desmond's expert illustrations shimmer on the page, capturing the fragility and abundance of the natural world." - Publishers Weekly
"The watercolor illustrations are lovely" - School Library Journal
Mike Unwin has migrated all over the world in search of wildlife. The author of more than 30 books on the subject for both adults and children, including the Encyclopedia of Birds (Bloomsbury) and Southern African Wildlife(Bradt), he is also a regular contributor to publications such as BBC Wildlife and RSPB Nature's Home. In 2013 Mike was voted UK Travel Writer of the Year by the British Guild of Travel Writers.
Jenni Desmond graduated from a Masters Degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (UK) with distinction and her debut 'Red Cat Blue Cat' won the Cambridgeshire Read it Again! Award in 2012. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages since, and in 2015 Desmond was named Best Emerging Talent (Illustrator) at the Junior Design Awards (UK). In 2016 she was made a Maurice Sendak Fellow and her book 'The Polar Bear' became a 'New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book' of the year. Her work is admired for its narrative and visual depth, being at once complex and simple. When Jenni is not in her studio, you'll find her cooking, cycling and looking for adventure.JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
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