Ever wanted to go on an African Safari? Ever dreamed of seeing all the different animals in their natural habitats as they go about their days? Now you can without ever leaving your living room. Today's featured title is on an AWARENESS TOUR with The Children's Book Review and it's much easier to spot in the social media wild than the animal itself! Let's take a closer look at this Picture Book filled to the brim with excitement...
by
Karen B. Winnick
9781626349759
Greenleaf Book Group
About the book...
Can You Spot the Leopard? is author/artist Karen B. Winnick’s newest picture book, an adventuresome African safari presented through poems and full-color paintings. Readers begin at sunrise, climbing into a jeep for a bumpy ride to view the wondrous animals as they would on a real safari. All the poems are based on real observations of what animals do in the wild, related in an accessible way. There’s even a sighting, finally, of the elusive leopard, before returning to safari camp under a starry night. At the back of the book, further information is related about each animal. A fun, informational, educational adventure to read and reread.
Ms. Winnick is an animal enthusiast, president of the Los Angeles Zoo Commission, and author of more than a dozen picture books, including Gemina: The Crooked-Neck Giraffe, How Lucky Got His Shoe, and Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers.
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Right from the start, you are captivated by the artwork...just look at that cover! It's certainly not one you'd want to turn away from...nor would you want to turn from the subject matter in person either! With every turn of the page, you get another full color display of another animal that makes its home on the safari. From elephants to meerkats, lions to hyenas, guinea hens to ostriches, it's a menagerie you won't soon forget. You'll see each animal represented in full color, in their natural habitat, often times, doing their favorite activities. The elephants play in the water spray from mother's trunk. The hippos roll in the cooling mud to escape the heat of the day. The meerkats soak of the sun as they sunbathe. The cheetahs stalk their prey to gain food for their family. You may be asking where the jaguar is. Well, he comes a little later in the story, despite pulling the title spot, and don't worry, you'll definitely be able to spot him!
All in all, it was edutainment that the whole family can have fun with while learning a thing or two along the way. Never say Picture Books can't be a source of knowledge because often times, I've found, the combination of information and imagery leave a longer lasting impression with most readers! Take a trip you won't soon forget without every having to leave your favorite reading spot!
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About the author...
KAREN B. WINNICK is the author of more than a dozen picture books for children, most of which she illustrated. An animal lover, she serves on several boards devoted to the well-being of animals. She’s a graduate of Syracuse University, mother of three grown sons, grandmother of eight, and minder of five pups.
For more visit, karenbwinnick.com.
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Enter for a chance to win an awesome Dooney Press Gift Pack of books and more fun goodies!
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- A signed copy of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and to the publisher for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Thursday, October 20, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Friday, October 21, 2022
An interview with Karen B. Winnick
Monday, October 24, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
An interview with Karen B. Winnick
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Friday, October 28, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Monday, October 31, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Thursday, November 3, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Friday, November 4, 2022
A book review of Can You Spot the Leopard? An African Safari
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
