Want to know more? Then open this book and follow Little Meerkat into the Kalahari desert. A series of questions and answers introduce children to the life and habitat of Little Meerkat. Scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals accessible to young readers. Back matter includes additional child-friendly facts.
October 1, 2007
PreS-Gr 2-Lunde uses a question-and-answer format to provide very basic information. Addressing Little Meerkat, the author receives responses from the animal about its habitat, family structure, food, enemies, and so on. Watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil illustrations capture the activities of the meerkat family and are large enough to share with a small group. The book may satisfy the curiosity of preschoolers about this desert-dwelling animal. However, children who want more than essential facts will need to consult books such as Conrad J. Storad's "Meerkats" (Lerner, 2007) or Heidi Moore's "A Mob of Meerkats" (Heinemann Library, 2004), both of which have numerous photos."Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato"
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January 1, 2008
These books offer basic information about meerkats and bumblebee bats. Each spread includes a simply worded question directed to the animal ("Little Meerkat, where do you live?") and its concise, easy-to-read answer. Lively supporting watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil illustrations manage to be both lighthearted and accurate in their representations of the animals and their habitats. Additional facts are appended.
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