Creatures Great and Small

by Karen Patkau

Book Overview

Join Toronto author and illustrator Karen Patkau as she explores the world of insects, mammals, sea jellies, reptiles, amphibians, birds, crustaceans, arachnids, and mollusks. From extremely large creatures, such as the blue whale, Chinese giant salamander, and goliath tarantula, to extremely small ones, such as the bumblebee bat, dwarf gecko, and fairy shrimp, embark on this informative, beautifully illustrated voyage of discovery. Even the simple...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770493093
• ISBN13: 9781770493094
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Parents will find it an excellent way of introducing youngsters to the wonders of natural history.

Kids ages 6-9 will find this a gentle, fun story which pairs an illustrator's talents with an exploration of insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles. Large and small creatures alike are contrasted and compared in a lovely, enchanting picture book designed to pick out the most unusual of species to applaud. Parents will find it an excellent way of introducing youngsters to the wonders of natural history.