Synopses & Reviews
A stapler with its tiny fangsCannot outwit orangutangs.
Rocks are very good at sitting,
but never walk or take up knitting.
Living things all feel and sense
their way through every happenstance. . . .
In this delightfully witty collection of poems, bestselling author Diane Ackerman shows how the senses shape and enrich
the experiences of all living beings. With enchanting illustrations by Peter Sís, Animal Sense is sure to capture the imagination of readers young and old.
Synopsis
A bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor artist team up to present this delightfully witty collection of poems about how the senses shape and enrich the experiences of all living beings. Full-color illustrations.
About the Author
Diane Ackerman is the bestselling author of over 20 books of poetry and nonfiction, including
A Natural History of the Senses,
Cultivating Delight, and
Deep Play, which was also illustrated by Peter Sís.
Peter Sís has written and illustrated numerous books for children, including Tibet: Through the Red Box and Starry Messenger, both of which received a Caldecott Honor.