This is a bestiary with a collection of animals whose common names are out of the ordinary. The authors have arranged them roughly thematically: funny names, magical names, fierce names, delicious (food related) names, and just-plain-weird names. All of the animals included have a 2 page spread with the common (funny) name, the proper taxonomic (Latin) name, habitat and range, special characteristics, and a description with lots of interesting info. Each of the entries also contains a color picture and lots of rendered drawings. The book is full of colorful graphics and sidebars with easily digested information.
The book will certainly appeal to all ages, but is ostensibly aimed at younger readers aged approximately 7-10 years old. The authors have included a useful abbreviated glossary as well as a links list for further reading and conservation information.
Well written, engaging, and factually accurate, this would make a superlative selection for school or classroom library, home library, or gift for a young reader who likes all sorts of exotic animals. This book would have attracted 7 year old me in an instant.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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