Pub Date: March 7, 2011
Dewey: 591.41
Lexile Code: 1080
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Physical Info: 0.20" H x 11.90" L x 9.80" W ( 0.50 lbs) 28 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Size & Shape | Animals | Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures | Activity Books | Coloring | Travel | Pets | Girls & Women | Reptiles & Amphibians | Science & Nature | Zoology | Curiosities & Wonders | Reference | Atlases
Description: Fascinating science meets gorgeous collage art in Jenkins's book about measuring creatures big and small. An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety.--"Booklist," starred review. Full color.
Brief description:
Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.
Review Quotes:
"Jenkins' imaginative paper collages work their usual magic in transcending their medium to capture the spirit and detail of their subjects. The real triumph here, however, is the compositions...the book makes brilliantly creative use of its tight focus, resulting in startling closeups." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred
"Jenkins' artwork is gorgeous (a gatefold of a frog in midleap is particularly memorable)... An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review "A thoroughly engaging read-aloud and a must-have for any collection." School Library Journal