City Animals

City Animals

by Simms Taback

This picture book is a unique giant fold-out book which goes through learning about different animals page by page. When the reader opens up the book they are only able to see a quarter of the giant picture. On the opposing side is one clue describing the hidden picture of an animal. The reader then may open the page upwards to reveal half of the giant picture and yet another clue. I love the idea of this book because it helps young readers begin to simultaneously think about both the words and the meaning. If the reader is unable to read a word, they may think about the context of the hidden animal and make a meaningful guess as to what the word could be. I also enjoy the bold pictures of animals which are drawn with a cartoon-like image. I think young readers would have a great time reading and guessing animals with this wonderful new book.

Intended Age 2-5