Young explorers are exposed to the several animals that live on Earth. The board book’s cartoonish animal illustrations are eye-catching and accurate depictions of animals around the world. Each animal, object, and building are labeled in this board book. Moreover, maps and the labels help expose readers to global terms and vocabulary.Readers who enjoyed this book should also check out the author’s other books The Big Book of Words and Pictures, Anton Can Do Magic, Anton and the Battle, and You Can Do It, Bert!. ema
Title: The Big Book Of Animals Of The World
Author: Ole Könnecke
Illustrator: Ole Könnecke
Publisher: Gecko Press
Copyright: 2015
Original Language:
Translator: Jan Michael
Original Title: Das große Bilderbuch der ganzen Welt
Original Publisher: Carl Hansen Verlag München
Original Copyright:2014
ISBN: 978-1-776570-12-6
Board book pages: 20
Age range: 4-8
Genre: Board Book, Nonfiction
Authors’ ethnicity: Swedish
Authors’ residence: Germany
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish
Illustrator’s residence: Germany
Subjects: Animals, Continents, Countries, Maps, World

Readers are taken on a scientific journey in this retro art style picture book. In this book, Professor Astro Cat returns with his friend Astro Mouse to talk about physics. Topics that this well-researched book covers includes: gravity, the scientific method, electricity, the laws of motion, energy, magnetism, light, atoms, and more. The language and excellent explanations make blowing concepts easily accessible to young scientists. Those who enjoy the book’s fun graphics, charming humor, and fascinating facts should pick up Professor Astro Cat’s other book, Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space. ema


A curious bear cub finds a peculiar object in the forest. He discovers that he can make strange noises by pressing his paws on it. The bear continues to come back and play around with the object. He eventually is a master at making beautiful sounds. One day, as he plays for his bear friends, a group of humans ask him to come with them to their city to play the piano. The bear agrees and becomes famous. As time goes on, the bear feels homesick. He longs to see his friends again, but he worries they are angry that he left them. The book’s multilayered-mixed media illustrations of woods, bears, and cityscapes are absolutely beautiful. Everyone of all ages will enjoy the message of friendship and pursuing your dreams. ema

Kikko’s father forgot the pie he was going to bring to Grandmother’s house. Kikko runs through the snow-covered woods to give her father the pie before he reaches the home. Unfortunately, Kikko trips and ruins the pie. Although she is dispirited, she still plans on giving her grandmother the pie. As she continues to follow what she believes to be her father’s footprints, Kikko comes across a house she has never seen before. She meets speaking, clothed, and upright woodland creatures who invite her to their tea party. The mostly black and white charcoaled and penciled illustrations have touches of color and bring this enchanting tale of unexpected friendship and kindness to life. ema

