Nonfiction

Engaging photos of a diverse collection of children and pets fill the pages of this first introduction to selecting and caring for pets. The choppy text is extremely simple but provides enough information for children to understand a pet owner's responsibilities. Critical thinking questions scattered throughout the book should start more substantive discussions. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Although this superficial series is intended for very young children, the brief texts lack information on child-centered topics. The clear color photos are appealing, but the youngest readers will come away with little sense of "exploring" these Caribbean countries or what life is like there. Critical thinking questions are scattered throughout the texts; each book includes a rudimentary map and limited picture glossary. Reading list. Ind.