SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Deer

by Julie MURRAY
9781680801149. ea vol: 24p. (Everyday Animals). glossary. index. photos. websites. ABDO. 2016. lib. ed. $18.95. ebk. $31.95.
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PreS-Gr 1—These titles aim to help young children better identify a few common North American animals. The author assumes that readers have basic familiarity with these animals and so keeps the text simple and focused on basic traits or behaviors. The value of this series is in the clear, close-up photos of these alert, active, and happy-seeming animals. Children will be delighted by the fluffy rabbits, jumping squirrels, and raccoons caught in the act of searching a garbage can. Only Garter Snake contains a photo that could potentially turn away tender-hearted readers (the snake is depicted eating a frog). Back matter includes a "Features of a…" section that reinforces four key physical traits of the selected animal.
VERDICT Fine additions where needed.
These volumes give only the most basic facts about the common mammals, with choppy texts reflecting the facing color photos: "Raccoons have long tails. Their tails have black rings." Still, this gives emergent readers good practice, and kids will appreciate that they may see these critters in their backyard. Four of the highlighted animal's features are summarized at book's end. Glos., ind. Review covers these Everyday Animals titles: Deer, Rabbits, Raccoons, and Squirrels.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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