Creature Features

Written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins · Written by Robin Page

Discover why animals' quirky faces are key to their survival.

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32 pages· 1,005 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD650L

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Bookroo's summary

Why do animals have such peculiar faces? Dive into a world where an axolotl's 'feathers' are actually gills, and squinty eyes or upturned mouths are survival tools. This book unveils the fascinating reasons behind twenty-five animals' unique features, challenging our tendency to see human emotions in their expressions. Explore the habitats and diets of these creatures while uncovering the truth behind their appearances. What secrets do their faces hold, and how do these traits help them thrive in the wild? Embark on a journey of discovery and humor in the animal kingdom.

From the publisher

Dear axolotl: Why do you have feathers growing out of your head? Axolotl: They aren’t feathers–they’re gills! They let me breathe underwater. Let’s face it. Even as babies, we humans pay close attention to faces. Observing another person’s features and expressions tells us whether they are happy, angry, excited, or sad. And when we look at an animal, it’s hard not to imagine that its face is communicating human feelings. This isn’t true, of course. Squinty eyes, an upturned mouth, or another odd expression is probably there because, in some way, it helps that animal survive. Packed with many cool facts and visuals on where certain animals live and what they eat, this book captures twenty-five humorous–and very true–explanations of why animals look the way they do in order to exist in this world.

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