Why Do Horses Neigh? (Penguin Young Readers, L3)
Reviewed with Joan Holub'sWhy Do Rabbits Hop?K-Gr. 2. Holub, who took on cats and dogs in her previous books in the Dial Easy-to-Read series, follows a similar format as she introduces horses in one volume and rabbits and other small pets, such as hamsters, in another. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the text is both interesting and informative. What are baby and adult horses called? Is a pony a horse? Are horses smart? These are just a few of the questions answered in an easy-to-read style.Rabbitsmay be a more useful choice as it features animals children are more likely to have as pets. It delineates the differences between hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs and describes the way the small animals eat, move, play, and socialize. Both books have a bright, appealing format that combines jaunty original art and well-chosen photos.Ilene CooperCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.