Hoot and Howl Across the Desert
By Vassiliki Tzomaka
Published April 21, 2020 by Thames and Hudson
Mom's Review
With stunning illustrations inspired by the folk art of desert communities, Hoot and Howl Across the Desert is a show-stopper of a picture book. And once you've moved past the pictures to the text, you'll find it truly is the treasure you thought. With expository text about desert characteristics, specific deserts, plants, and animals, this non-fiction book informs as it whisks you around the globe. Can you tell I really like it? That's because it's not just facts and artwork – Tzomaka makes the deserts come alive for readers of all ages. Paragraphs dot the illustrations, explaining what readers are looking at; the language used is vibrantly descriptive without becoming too complex for a young audience. Hoot and Howl Across the Desert is a quite a find for nature enthusiasts (and even if you aren't one, it's hard to resist this book's appeal).
Note: A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
By Vassiliki Tzomaka
Published April 21, 2020 by Thames and Hudson
Mom's Review
With stunning illustrations inspired by the folk art of desert communities, Hoot and Howl Across the Desert is a show-stopper of a picture book. And once you've moved past the pictures to the text, you'll find it truly is the treasure you thought. With expository text about desert characteristics, specific deserts, plants, and animals, this non-fiction book informs as it whisks you around the globe. Can you tell I really like it? That's because it's not just facts and artwork – Tzomaka makes the deserts come alive for readers of all ages. Paragraphs dot the illustrations, explaining what readers are looking at; the language used is vibrantly descriptive without becoming too complex for a young audience. Hoot and Howl Across the Desert is a quite a find for nature enthusiasts (and even if you aren't one, it's hard to resist this book's appeal).
Note: A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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