In this exuberant collection, Lois Ehlert celebrates the animal kingdom with quirky, playful rhymes and bold collage illustrations that perfectly capture the spirit of each creature. Sixty-four of her favorite animal friends are here, from hamsters to monkeys, geckos to mountain goats–and with its clever combination of fact and wordplay, this stunning volume is as fun to read as it is to look at.

Includes an author’s note.
Visit www.HarcourtBooks.com/LoisEhlert for activity sheets and more!

ISBN: 9780152062743
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: May 1, 2008
List price: $26.99
No of pages: 56
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Colors
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape
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Lois Ehlert

Biography

Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.

In this exuberant collection, Lois Ehlert celebrates the animal kingdom with quirky, playful rhymes and bold collage illustrations that perfectly capture the spirit of each creature. Sixty-four of her favorite animal friends are here, from hamsters to monkeys, geckos to mountain goats–and with its clever combination of fact and wordplay, this stunning volume is as fun to read as it is to look at.

Includes an author’s note.
Visit www.HarcourtBooks.com/LoisEhlert for activity sheets and more!

ISBN: 9780152062743
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: May 1, 2008
List price: $26.99
No of pages: 56
Trim Size: 6.600 in (w) x 9.030 in (h) x 1.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Colors
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Lois Ehlert

Biography

Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor–winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.