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Heidi Smith
1 Reviews
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K-3
Illustrated by
Heidi Smith.
Gardner presents facts about twelve commonly misunderstood animals, emphasizing that many creatures aren't what they seem. The book successfully uses page-turns to reveal the beasts' unexpected traits: a rhino is "Tough... / but vulnerable"; an octopus is a "Slimy... / genius." The soft edges of Smith's charcoal-pencil and Photoshop illustrations echo Gardner's subtle message that these animals deserve our respect and care. Reading list.
Reviewer: Erica Wetter
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