This information book explores animals all over the world through the use of pop-ups and other movable pieces made of paper. The illustrations accurately depict animals through the use of digital illustrations. Moreover, the book features plenty of facts and explanations of animals from all over the globe. Content specific vocabulary within the text includes definitions and helpful examples. The maps, facts, and creative interactive pages make this book accessible for students doing a broad overview about animals in a research project. This atlas is truly a must have for those who are fans of all animals. ema
Title: Wilderness: An Interactive Atlas Of Animals
Author: Hannah Pang
Illustrator: Jenny Wren
Publisher: 360 Degrees; Ltf Pop edition
Copyright: 2016
Original Language: English
Original Publisher: 360 Degrees
Original Copyright: 2016
ISBN: 978-1944530037
Hardcover pages: 16
Age range: 8-12
Genre: Nonfiction Picture Book
Authors’ ethnicity: English
Authors’ residence: England
Illustrator’s ethnicity: English
Illustrator’s residence: Birmingham, England
Subjects: Atlas, Creatures, Global, Maps
The young girl is a child of books. She uses books and their words to go on adventures. On a journey after she crosses a sea of words, she meets a young boy at his house. The two go on an exploration into the worlds of words. The word artwork is amazing in this picture book. The background and landscape are made of words from classic novels and lullabies and the main characters interact with the text throughout the story. Moreover, the endpages of the book are packed with titles and authors of several classics of children’s literature. Readers can use the book as a game of trying to find quotes and classic titles on each page. This is a brilliant picture book that all bibliophiles must read. ema
Classic nursery rhymes are creatively reimagined in this bilingual picture book. The softly colored illustrations are 
In this retelling of the classic fairytale, The Princess and the Frog, the prince and princess are great friends. The two have no worries in sight except the fact that a grumpy fairy placed a curse on the prince. The prince cannot have too much fun or misfortune will strike. Lovers of fairytales will enjoy noticing familiar fairytale characters in this beautifully illustrated story. The illustrations give a whimsical quality that sets the tone of how magical the gift of friendship can be. ema
One night a young imaginative Korean child is awakened by the “pit, pit, pit” sound of something hitting against their bedroom window. The first snow has fallen. The child bundles up to go outside to create a snowman. Readers will enjoy the delightful use of onomatopoeias and simple adjectives to describe the protagonist’s adventures in their backyard, hometown, and a dazzling place with several children making snowmen. This picture book’s stark black, white, and red palette and textured canvas artwork are simplistically beautiful. The book’s illustrations, text, and main character’s pure childlike awe of snow are absolutely heartwarming. ema
Poet Laureate of Toronto George Elliott Clarke’s collection of lyrical poetry will captivate readers of all ages. His poetry touches a variety of subjects, such as animals, school, exploration, poverty, and nature. The poems also describe the joy he has for his smiling daughter, Aurèlia. The colorfully captivating illustrations pair perfectly with the poems. Though some of the poems cover adult concepts that may be difficult for young readers to grasp, this collection is still great for emerging and early poets. ema
Pug Man starts his day at 11:48 am. When he first wakes up, everything seems to go wrong. He cannot find anything to eat for breakfast, he has no coffee, and his morning newspaper is dripping wet because of a rainstorm. Pug Man begins to wish that he stayed in bed for the other half of his day. Suddenly a fairy pops into Pug Man’s house. She tells him that she can grant him three wishes. The book’s basic colored pencil illustrations are perfect for telling about a simple man’s wishes. ema
What is the world you envision? This is the question that the author invites her readers to ask in this creative picture book. The author uses several artistic mediums, such as photographs, illustrations, and sculptures to share her world with her readers. The language in this brilliant book describes and encourages readers to take the world they see and draw the world that they would like to be in. Educators will enjoy using the book in their classroom because it teaches drawing techniques that help students grow their artistic side. ema
This inspiring picture book describes the period that artist Heri Êmile Benoît Matisse was bedridden in a hospital for three months. Mr. Mattisse was appalled by the blank canvas walls in his hospital room. Matisse tried painting the hospital sheets, walls, and ceiling, but he quickly realized that he could not paint in his condition. When he spotted a pair of scissors, Matisse was inspired. He turned his room into a vibrant garden by cutting paper and fabrics. All readers will enjoy learning about this creative artist who is thought to be a leading innovator in modern art. ema
This picture book is a simplistically beautiful tale about a boy who journeys to find a new home on a boat with a teacup that is filled with dirt. The gorgeous illustrations effectively reflect the various colors, light, and perspectives of the environments. Every page includes lovely views of the sky, water, ocean, and the various creatures that inhabit them. The book is a wonderful story about a voyage full of personal growth, perseverance, hope, and the promise of a friendship. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will find this story resonating. ema
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