Terrific Tongues!

Written by Maria Gianferrari · Illustrated by Jia Liu

Discover the surprising ways animals use their tongues to survive and thrive.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the wild world of animal tongues in this playful picture book. From woodpeckers burrowing for insects to okapis washing their faces, each creature has a unique tongue talent. Imagine having a tongue like a sword or a straw as you dive into these humorous and educational comparisons. Bright collage artwork brings these fascinating facts to life, inviting young readers to ponder the wonders of nature. What other tongue tricks might animals have? Uncover the secrets behind these extraordinary appendages and learn more about the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom.

From the publisher

This fascinating and whimsical nonfiction picture book uses humorous comparisons and playful artwork to teach children the unusual ways that a variety of animals–from woodpeckers to snakes to bats–use their tongues to find food, eat, and clean themselves.

In this nonfiction picture book, kids will learn about the woodpecker, which uses its tongue to burrow for insects under tree bark; the okapi, which can wash its face and ears with its tongue; and the octopus, which uses its tongue to drill holes in shells. Through debut illustrator Jia Liu’s bright, playful collage artwork, readers can imagine what it would be like to have a tongue like a sword, like a straw, or like a party blower, among many other silly and illuminating comparisons. The back matter expands on each animal tongue’s unique abilities and includes information about other fun tongues, too.

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