This poetic celebration of animals large and small reminds us that while some creatures are cuddly and companionable, others can be ferocious, helpless, or shy. No matter how creepy, slimy, mean, or odd an animal might seem, they all need us to be considerate of them .As a day moves gently from morning to night, a variety of children interact with--or keep a respectful distance from--creatures in their natural environments. Ashley Wolff's luscious, exquisitely detailed illustrations and Joanne Ryder's lyrical text inspire a sense of wonder at the animal world around us. AUTHOR: Joanne Ryder is the author of many books for children, including EACH LIVING THING illustrated by Ashley Wolff, The Snail's Spell, Earthdance, and My Father's Hands. Ms. Ryder received The American Nature Study Society's award for her numerous books about the natural world. Illustrator : Ashley Wolff SELLING POINTS ?An acclaimed nonfiction author and the illustrator of the bestselling Miss Bindergarten series collaborate for the first time ? Children's Book-of-the-Month Club selection ? A poetic lullaby that celebrates relationships between children and animals and also addresses fear of animals AGES: 3-7 GRADES: Preschool - Grade 1
