Beach Lane Books, San Diego, CA, 2010.
Hardcover edition, 40 pages, ISBN 978-1442402898.
Against a white background, the colorful simplicity of Ehlert's collage creatures stands in stark beauty. Each is accompanied by a four-line rhyme pertaining to their unique markings as camouflage or warning: "Color spots warn: / These frogs taste icky. / Don't eat them / or you'll get sicky." Children will enjoy greeting familiar friends such as cows and giraffes, while being introduced to an array of less common subspecies.
This work would be a good addition to a unit on animals or camouflage, although some of the poetic descriptions are less than inspiring. The lovely artwork would be seen best in small groups or individually. An author's note provides basic information on animal coloring for hiding or warning for danger.
Learning names of more obscure animals helps build vocabulary. Rhyming poems increase phonological awareness. Appropriate for ages 1-4.
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