THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF ANIMALS, by Anne-Sophie Baumann, Twirl, Aug. 31, 2021, Hardcover, $22.99 (ages 5-8)
In The Ultimate Book of Animals, by Anne-Sophie Baunmann, readers are introduced to animals familiar and new.
Discover the exciting world of animals! Creatures of land, sea, and air — including elephants, spiders, snakes, falcons, and whales — fill the pages of this interactive book, providing a comprehensive overview of how animals grow, see, hear, move, and more. Readers will find out how the structure of an animal’s body determines how it moves, discover their seeing and hearing abilities, and explore the special features of various animals that help them adapt and survive. —Synopsis provided by Twirl
The Ultimate Book of Animals is a “Whoa!” book. My 7-year-old immediately dove in, lifting, pulling and spinning the more than 50 interactive elements located inside. The more time she spent with it, the more reading she did, sharing new facts with me every 20-30 seconds.
The book is well constructed, designed to get heavy use. It’s a great sort of “in-between” book that will work for those who need/want it read-aloud or for more advanced readers who want to explore on their own.
Based on the “wows” and “ahhhs” and “interestings” that came from my daughter as she read The Ultimate Book of Animals, I’d say the book is a winner. This is a great option for special occasions, and I plan to include it on my gift guide at the end of November.
