by Kari Lavelle
First published 2023
Animals present a puzzling challenge in this interactive picture book. Each page shows a close-up photograph that could be either an animal's face or its rear end. Readers must decide what they're looking at before turning the page to see the full animal and learn the correct answer. The Cuyaba dwarf frog displays fake eyes on its backside to fool predators. The Mary River turtle has developed the ability to breathe through its bottom. Each animal reveals how it uses camouflage, mimicry, or other survival tricks in its natural habitat. Fact boxes provide additional details about each creature's behavior and adaptations. Bright colors and googly eyes make the guessing game entertaining while teaching readers about animal defense mechanisms and evolutionary adaptations.
Genres: nature, animals
Vibes: educational, entertaining, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, interactive
40 pages · Hardcover · Sourcebooks Explore