FICTION

Animal Journeys

by Patricia HEGARTY
illus. by Jessica Courtney-Tickle. 76p. Tiger Tales/360 Degrees. Mar. 2017. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781944530044.
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Gr 2–5—This physically small but intriguing title focuses on animal movement and migration. The information is loosely broken into four sections. Each one is essentially a collection of stimulating facts about the ways animals migrate, interact, and adjust to their habitats. Each spread is made up of concise, well-written text and captivating full-color illustrations, which work well together. Many of the browsable, easy-to-understand tidbits will appeal to readers with an interest in a variety of creatures, although the informal presentation will likely not satisfy report writers.
VERDICT Consider this compact but thought-provoking selection for collections where animal books are in high demand.
Reviewed by Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, IL
Topics such as animal migration and locomotion ([cf2]Journeys[cf1]) and plant and animal life cycles ([cf2]Grow[cf1]) are introduced in these British imports, though some facts stretch the range of the title (e.g., the expanding universe in [cf2]Grow[cf1]). Illustrated with adequate but sometimes inaccurate art, science takes a backseat to entertainment in these mishmash collections of brief facts.
, Feb 01, 2017

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