by Jean Little
First published 1992
This collection presents animals through playful verse, starting with anacondas and ending with zambras. Each poem captures a different creature's essence through clever wordplay and humor. The verses move through the alphabet, introducing readers to familiar and exotic animals alike. Little crafts each entry with wit that appeals to both children discovering these creatures for the first time and adults who appreciate the linguistic cleverness. The poems celebrate the diversity of the animal kingdom while entertaining readers with unexpected rhymes and surprising observations. The book creates a menagerie where each animal gets its moment to shine through carefully chosen words that capture both their physical traits and imagined personalities.
Genres: animals, humor, poetry
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
64 pages · Paperback · Orion Publishing Co