This is a book which can be enjoyed by a really wide age group. The text is suitable for independent readers aged around 7+, but it is presented in short text boxes and there are also a list of facts for each animal, so even younger readers can pick out salient points. The facts are fascinating and I've learned loads. The writing isn't condescending at all, so a 12 year old or older will also enjoy this book.
The illustrations are beautifully drawn, with slightly muted colours and a softness which makes even the Water-Holding Frog seem friendly and despite his coating of slime, not gross at all.
What makes this book special is that each double page has a tear off portion at the top, which reveals the animal's shape and creates an 'Animal Parade'. It works incredibly well and makes this a much more exciting book.
The Animal Parade is really effective. The animals pop out at you and you are drawn to find out more about them. The selection is really carefully chosen to be usual and fascinating. The deadliest, rarest,smallest, furthest travelled, most poisonous and the cutest...
Paperscapes: The Amazing World Of Animals is written by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Stuart Martin and published by Carlton Books. It has 64 thick paper pages and is bound in excellent quality hardback. Released on February 7th and available to pre-order priced £12.99 rrp from all good bookshops, including online direct from Carlton Books or from Amazon (*aff).
I have a chance for one of my readers to win a copy of Paperscapes: The Amazing World Of Animals. Entry to the sweepstake is by Gleam form below and the winner will be chosen at random. No entry is mandatory, but each extra task completed earns more entries into the draw.
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