The pictures are pretty, and the next time I play a word game I have more vocabulary for the obscure letters:
quetzal
uakari
xenops
yapok
zorro
;)

But I do have to admit I just skimmed the book. I believe I would have liked it a bit more when I was, erm, about 6 or 7... but I don't know who loves it.?á" ( )

summary:
This book is about animals that live in the rain forest. it tells about what special features they have and about what they eat. this book also tells the scientific name, how big its body is, and shows a pictures of the animal.

Personal Reaction:
I really liked this book. It had just enough information to where it does not overwhelm the young reader. the illustrations are also very colorful and bright.

Classroom Extension ideas:
1. Research the rain forest
2. Discuss where these animals live and discuss where it is on a map of the world

Originally published in 2004, this is a reissue from Charlesbridge. Beautiful illustrations, well-written, informative text. ( )

Using the ABC format this book tells about what yo can find in the rain forests. It gives background information in the beginning of the book. It is simple text, yet very informative.

This book gives details about different animals from rainforests all over the world. It doesn't shy away from new vocabularly, but rather defines potentially confusing words under each short inscription. A map points out each animal's homeland. ( )