Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.
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ISBN:9780516229119
ISBN:0516229117
Physical Description:print 48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher:New York : Children's Press, 2003.
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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2004 January Reviewed with Rosanna Hansen's Caring Animals.Gr. 2-4. Amazing animal stories make up these two titles in the True Tales series. Caring Animals focuses on animals that help humans with disabilities. Each chapter introduces a different animal, including Cuddles, the seeing-eye horse, as well as dolphins that assist people who suffer from conditions ranging from Tourette's syndrome to paralysis. Talented Animals spotlights Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel, Tracker the movie-star dog, elephants who make art and play music, and other singular creatures. Both titles introduce their subjects in simple, enthusiastic language that, while occasionally chirpy, is on-target for newer readers, and each title closes with a glossary and list of further resources. Good choices for nonfiction book reports, these will engage elementary students with their exciting subjects and mostly sharp, color images of the animals showing off their unexpected talents. ((Reviewed January 1 & 15, 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews.
School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2004 February Gr 2-5-Each of these books contains four stories that are written in language simple enough for newly independent or reluctant readers. The first title relates tales about endangered animals including whooping cranes, elephants, monk seals, and polar bears, and the people who help them. Talented Animals focuses on creatures with creative abilities, including squirrels that water-ski, dogs that paint and act, the famous gorilla Koko that knows sign language, and elephants trained to play musical instruments. In both books, difficult terms are printed in bold, have pronunciation guides, and are defined in the glossaries. Rare Animals is the more successful title as its narrower focus makes for a more cohesive reading experience. These titles will find an appreciative audience among children looking for easy-to-read animal stories.-Arwen Marshall, Minneapolis Public Library Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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