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Whether in the sky, on the land, or in the sea, animals live in all sorts of fascinating environments. Discover six of the most intriguing habitats, and have fun pinpointing the camouflaged critters hiding within them in this interactive and informative picture book full of furry, feathery, and ferocious creatures. AGES: 4-7 AUTHOR: Steve Jenkins, illustrator of more than thirty children's books, won a Caldecott Honor for 'What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?' Visit his website at www.stevejenkinsbooks.com. Robin Page., with her husband and collaborator, Steve Jenkins, and their three children. Along with writing and illustrating children's books, Steve and Robin run a graphic design studio.

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The texture- and color-rich cut-paper collages, displaying each animal in a characteristic pose, feature several layers of depth, providing young viewers with the potential for hours of exploration.The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred The lush cut-paper illustrations invite detailed scrutiny of the various animals' features and display the textures and variety of skin, fur, beaks, and the like. --Horn Book Horn Book A first-rate foray into ecology that will encourage readers to explore the world around them. -School Library Journal School Library Journal Jenkins masterfully manipulates texture and space, playing up the unique palette and architecture of each habitat, while pushing readers towards an aesthetic awareness of the remarkable shapes and patterns that compose nature's wonders. . . . Another keeper from this talented team. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly The book's bright colors and textures and its playful design will attract an enthusiastic audience. --Booklist Booklist, ALA

The texture- and color-rich cut-paper collages, displaying each animal in a characteristic pose, feature several layers of depth, providing young viewers with the potential for hours of exploration.The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred The lush cut-paper illustrations invite detailed scrutiny of the various animals' features and display the textures and variety of skin, fur, beaks, and the like. --Horn Book Horn Book A first-rate foray into ecology that will encourage readers to explore the world around them. School Library Journal School Library Journal Jenkins masterfully manipulates texture and space, playing up the unique palette and architecture of each habitat, while pushing readers towards an aesthetic awareness of the remarkable shapes and patterns that compose nature's wonders. . . . Another keeper from this talented team. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly The book s bright colors and textures and its playful design will attract an enthusiastic audience. --Booklist Booklist, ALA

The texture- and color-rich cut-paper collages, displaying each animal in a characteristic pose, feature several layers of depth, providing young viewers with the potential for hours of exploration. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred The lush cut-paper illustrations invite detailed scrutiny of the various animals' features and display the textures and variety of skin, fur, beaks, and the like. --Horn Book Horn Book A first-rate foray into ecology that will encourage readers to explore the world around them. -School Library Journal School Library Journal Jenkins masterfully manipulates texture and space, playing up the unique palette and architecture of each habitat, while pushing readers towards an aesthetic awareness of the remarkable shapes and patterns that compose nature's wonders. . . . Another keeper from this talented team. -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly The book's bright colors and textures and its playful design will attract an enthusiastic audience. --Booklist Booklist, ALA--No Source

-The texture- and color-rich cut-paper collages, displaying each animal in a characteristic pose, feature several layers of depth, providing young viewers with the potential for hours of exploration.The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred -The lush cut-paper illustrations invite detailed scrutiny of the various animals' features and display the textures and variety of skin, fur, beaks, and the like.- --Horn Book Horn Book -A first-rate foray into ecology that will encourage readers to explore the world around them.- -School Library Journal School Library Journal -Jenkins masterfully manipulates texture and space, playing up the unique palette and architecture of each habitat, while pushing readers towards an aesthetic awareness of the remarkable shapes and patterns that compose nature's wonders. . . . Another keeper from this talented team.- -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly -The book's bright colors and textures and its playful design will attract an enthusiastic audience.- --Booklist Booklist, ALA

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Steve Jenkins and Robin Page live in Boulder, Colorado. They have written and illustrated many nonfiction picture books together, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?. Visit their website at www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.

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