Synopses & Reviews
Review
What consistently comes through is both the author's and artist's exuberance for their subject.
Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
From as little as the snail to as big as the giraffe, from the thundering mastodon of long ago to the ordinary backyard squirrel of today, the animals in this book inspire our imagination.
Here is a fascinating cornucopia that exudes a whimsical affection and respect for the creatures with whom we share our kingdom.
About the Author
'Pamela Zagarenski creates sculptures and large paintings, as well as picturebooks. She divides her time between Stonington, Connecticut, and Prince Edward Island.Maxine Kumin is the author of fifteen books of poetry, four novels,five collections of essays, short stories, and a memoir, and twentychildren\'s books. Her book of poetry Up Country won the PulitzerPrize in 1973. She lives in New Hampshire.'