Paul Thurlby's Wildlife - Hardcover

Paul Thurlby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848778589 ISBN 13: 9781848778580

Publisher: Templar, 2013

Synopsis

Did you know that crocodiles cry while they eat? Or that polar bears turn green if they stay hot for too long? Or that bees do a dance to speak to each other? See wildlife as you've never seen it before with Paul Thurlby's menagerie of curious animals. Each page shows a well-known animal in a strange-but-true scenario. With his uniquely humourous artwork that's so achingly stylish you want to rip it from the book and hang it on your wall, Paul brings to life 24 animals in a way which will appeal to readers of all ages.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Thurlby graduated from the University of Buckinghamshire, England. His graphic style has gathered much attention and been featured in the Guardian, The Times, the Independent, the New Yorker and the Big Issue, and he is 2013's Bologna Ragazzi award winner. He lives in London.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 4-A menagerie of animals is introduced in this innovative read-aloud. Though there's no documentation, the snippets of information provide unique facts about 24 individual species; for example, "monkeys split bananas from the bottom up-it's easier that way!" Blocky digital cartoon characters saturated in rich colors against faded backgrounds vibrantly exemplify each unique trait; a bee dances disco under a honey hive while the text reads, "Bees talk to one another by dancing in patterns." Visual details will elicit chuckles from the audience; a review of a bear's digestive process during hibernation depicts a helpful porcupine offering a sheet of tissue paper (the Bear Butts brand) while the animal reads on the toilet. In one slightly macabre scene, the crocodile opens his massive jaws while a hairy leg dangles in his mouth; a few drops of blood impress upon readers the seriousness of the situation. Playful typography adds to the drama. Bold, chunky letters emphasize the punch line ("FEED it and WEEP") while a single sentence offers a brief scientific statement: "Chewing makes crocodiles' tear ducts spill watery droplets." While the animal facts are more elucidating than the brief mention of the human race ("Humans' intelligence means we can do things that other animals cannot-like read this book!"), there's much here to devour. A delightful choice to whet youngsters' imaginations while exploring the wackier world of wildlife.-Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NCα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Templar
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1848778589
• ISBN 13: 9781848778580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 31