My First Books of Nature: DO SHEEP COUNT SHEEP?: How Animals Sleep & DO FISH GO FISHING?: How Animals Eat, lap-reads for curious kidlets

DO FISH GO FISHING?: How Animals Eat
PETRA BARTIKOVÁ (My First Books of Nature series; illus. Katarina Macurova)
Albatros Media
$15.95 hardcover, available now

Rating: 4* of five

The Publisher Says: Explore the fascinating world of animal eating habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.

This non-fiction gem introduces eleven fascinating animals, from the peculiar platypus to the voracious elephant. Readers will discover the unique habitats of these animals and explore the whimsical ways they consume their meals. Dive into the underwater realm of the platypus, witness the colossal appetite of the elephant, and marvel at the varied dining techniques of creatures like fleas, chimpanzees, and hummingbirds.

Through vibrant visuals and engaging storytelling, this book offers an immersive and educational exploration of the captivating world of animal eaters. It also ensures a delightful reading experience that sparks curiosity, making it an ideal addition to any young reader's collection.

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My Review: Aimed at the young lap-reader, this 28-page delight has busy, detailed illustrations that should keep your audience busy finding new things to focus on, and give you a chance to engage them in learning the well-selected, carefully calibrated information about the feeding habits of the charismatic critters Author Bartíková has chosen to introduce kidlets to the world of science.


Your kid/grand/nibling might just get the spark of science love from this sort of fun and informative presentation, and it's a great hour's down-for-a-nap laptime read.

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DO SHEEP COUNT SHEEP?: How Animals Sleep
PETRA BARTIKOVÁ (My First Books of Nature series; illus. Katarina Macurova)
Albatros Media
$15.95 hardcover, available now

Rating: 4* of five

The Publisher Says: Explore the fascinating world of animal sleeping habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations.

Discover the captivating world of animal sleep in Do Sheep Count Sheep?: How Animals Sleep, the next installment in the My First Books of Nature series, tailored for children aged 3-6. Illustrated by award-winning artist Katarina Macurova, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven diverse animals, from the industrious ant to the serene koala, each showcasing unique sleeping habits and habitats. Through vibrant illustrations, young readers explore how animals rest in burrows, treetops, underwater, and even in-flight, offering an enchanting journey into the animal kingdom's slumber realms. Delve into the peculiar sleeping patterns of the giraffe, the nocturnal bat, and the laid-back albatross, discovering fascinating details about positions and durations that set animal sleep apart from our human routines.

This book stands as a delightful addition to the My First Books of Nature series, offering an educational and entertaining exploration of the intriguing world of animal slumber. With vibrant showcases of diverse sleeping habitats and positions, this book engages young minds, making learning about sleep variations both fun and informative. It ensures an immersive experience that sparks curiosity and fosters an early appreciation for the wonders of nature. A must-have for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to introduce young readers to the fascinating realm of animal sleep, blending the magic of storytelling with educational value.

I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.

My Review: *I* learned stuff from this adorable little book! It had never once, in almost seventy years of living among them, occurred to me to wonder if, still less how, ants slept! I might use this little overview as a naptime not bedtime read...too many questions and ideas to get the mind working on for that longer downtime transition to work smoothly.


Inexpensive enough for both together to make a terrific holiday gift to parents, enough fun to withstand multiple readings when the small mind latches on to the facts and starts to want more.