Description: "Ever wonder why a cat's eyes glow at night, why an alligator cries, or how the world appears to a snail? And is there anything else eyes can do besides see? Eyes can tell us a lot about animal habits and their habitats. This collection of special species from around the world is filled with amazing facts celebrating the diversity of eyes in nature"--
Brief description: Lena Anlauf was born in the Ruhr region of Germany. She studied bibliography and philosophy in Mainz and Leiden and completed a postgraduate course in the pedagogy of reading and literature as well as a remote course on children's and young adult literature at the STUBE in Vienna. Today she lives in Marburg, works as editorial director and editor at the Kunstanstifter Verlag, researches historical picture books, works on her own book projects, and puts on readings and workshops for children.
Review Quotes: "From 'Big Eyes' to 'Accessorized Eyes', readers will encounter a variety of animals with incredible adaptations and learn why there are ridges, eyelashes, colors, and even sneaky lids..."-- "Youth Services Book Review"