Eric Carle's Animals Animals
Eric Carle's distinctive art holds a place of honor in the world of children's books. (He is the creator ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillarand the illustrator ofBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.)  In this thoughtfully selected collection of poems about animals, you'll meet creatures of every sort, from an ant to a yak. You'll find selections from many cultures, penned by celebrated poets such asLewis Carroll,Ogden Nash,Rudyard Kipling,Emily Dickinson, andJack Prelutsky.Animals, Animalsis best suited for older preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades, but the beautiful illustrations will please children of any age, including babies. The oversized format lends itself well to Eric Carle's bright collages--the animals, birds, and insects seem ready to jump or fly right off the pages. (Ages 1 to 8)--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.