(4) 4-6 This rapid-fire overview of language offers numerous tidbits about spoken, written, and recorded language; nonverbal language; and animal communication. Most facts are readily available elsewhere, and while the text repeatedly encourages readers to "find out more," no bibliography or suggested reading list is appended. Colorful section heads and goofy, at-times-illuminating illustrations enliven spreads and encourage browsing. "Word Play" activities are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) K-3 Short rhyming poems chock-full of relevant information explore the mouths and homes of several kinds of animals. Crisp photographs of various dwellings and wide-open mouths illustrate the features and add interest; the design is uncluttered and balanced. Some of the poems are more adorable than educational, but not enough to detract from the overall effectiveness of these titles. Ind. Review covers these titles: Open Wide! and Step Inside!.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(3) K-3 Short rhyming poems chock-full of relevant information explore the mouths and homes of several kinds of animals. Crisp photographs of various dwellings and wide-open mouths illustrate the features and add interest; the design is uncluttered and balanced. Some of the poems are more adorable than educational, but not enough to detract from the overall effectiveness of these titles. Ind. Review covers these titles: Open Wide! and Step Inside!.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) K-3 Colorful photos of animals fighting or sleeping engage readers. Every page has its own background color, its own tag ("Seal Naps"), and an associated word ("Dreaming?"). Each animal also has its own poem, but the verse can be awkward and it sometimes personifies the animals ("Do you think they [giraffes] might cry?"). Photos of additional animals fighting or sleeping end the books. Ind. Review covers these titles: Animal Fights and Animal Naps.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) K-3 Colorful photos of animals fighting or sleeping engage readers. Every page has its own background color, its own tag ("Seal Naps"), and an associated word ("Dreaming?"). Each animal also has its own poem, but the verse can be awkward and it sometimes personifies the animals ("Do you think they [giraffes] might cry?"). Photos of additional animals fighting or sleeping end the books. Ind. Review covers these titles: Animal Fights and Animal Naps.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian