BOOK REVIEW: IT’S NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM MONTH

​What do you find in zoos and aquariums? Animals! And they come in surprising shades, as today’s book recommendation will highlight:

TITLE: ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES: POEMS ABOUT EARTH’S COLORFUL CREATURES
AUTHOR:     Susan Johnston Taylor
ILLUSTRATOR: Annie Bakst
PUBLISHER: Gnome Road Publishing/2023
OPENING LINES:
Juicy red like four-legged fruit,
these fierce and flashy frogs all sport
stunning colors and patterns.
Still, predators beware!
Because although they
look delicious,
these frogs are
dressed to---
kill.

Colorful creatures, indeed! This lovely poetry collection introduces readers to many fascinating animals as well as several poetic forms, all vibrantly illustrated. Susan Johnston Taylor’s lyrical poetry is supplemented with side-bar facts about animals, explanations of poetry forms ,and a glossary of terms. If that wasn’t enough, Annie Bakst’s cheerful and engaging art will take your breath away.  Make a place for this book on your bookshelf!
 
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