FICTION

Animals on Parade

by Jane Yolen (text) & illus. by Anne Yvonne Gilbert
Creative Eds. Mar. 2025. 24p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781568463919.
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K-Gr 3–Yolen delivers a powerful celebration of Earth’s diverse wildlife, paired with a clear and urgent message about conservation. The book opens with animals “swimming, rolling, walking, stalking,” before poignantly reminding readers that they don’t need us—though humans have pushed them to extinction. Gilbert’s intricate illustrations capture creatures in motion, from the familiar to the obscure, the living to the extinct. In the touching final pages, children gather with banners, expressing their love for animals and the need to protect them. Though reviewed digitally, the book’s accordion-fold format promises an even greater impact in print.
VERDICT A compelling read, reinforcing that today’s children are the future guardians of the planet’s wildlife.
Reviewed by Heidi Dechief , Feb 28, 2025

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