Pub Date: January 28, 2020
Dewey: 591.5
LCCN: 2018052149
Lexile Code: 0690
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 07
Physical Info: 0.60" H x 11.10" L x 9.10" W ( 0.95 lbs) 48 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science and Nature | Zoology | Animals | Marine Life | Family | General see also headings under Social Topics | Social Topics | Friendship | Social Science | General | Values and Virtues
Description: ★ "Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating."--Kirkus, STARRED review
★ "A must-purchase for every collection." --School Library Journal, STARRED review An exquisitely illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more--including humans. Vivid art and exuberant vocabulary are perfect for emerging readers and parents looking for nonfiction picture books for home learning. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork are the keys to survival of any species, and the many ways we rely on one another.Brief description:
Hannah Salyer's work, including Packs: Strength in Numbers and Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art, has been recognized by American Illustration and the Society of Illustrators and featured in various exhibitions in New York City. Her books have been deemed Gold Standard Selections by the Junior Library Guild. She teaches art to students of all ages, including those at Parsons School of Design, has a ceramics practice, and is cofounder and codirector of Underland Gallery.
Review Quotes:
"Showing how different animals benefit from living and working in groups, Salyer's debut is a great example of the inventiveness possible in a nonfiction picture book."--New York Times Book Review "With supple, richly colored illustrations and enthusiastic text, Hannah Salyer draws readers... into the beauty and variety of wild creatures."--Wall Street Journal ★ "[An] uplifting, lively picture book that details the various ways a community structure helps a species thrive and survive.... Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating."--Kirkus, STARRED review ★ "A must-purchase for every collection. Salyer offers a beautiful look at Earth's herding creatures." --School Library Journal, STARRED review "[I]t's the artwork that takes center stage, with Salyer's striking, monochromatic spreads flooding the page and forcing the reader to confront the awesome reality of entire groups." --Booklist "[A] useful and entertaining resource."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books