mistercrow's review against another edition
5.0
Best illustrated natural science book for kids ever. Can't wait for Wild Animals of the South!
Really worth owning this book.
Really worth owning this book.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wonderfully illustrated exploration of the North Hemisphere's wild animals. Illustrated by Dieter Braun, this volume is beautiful to look at and I enjoyed the playful style in which he writes about the different animals. It has been written in a way that shows a step back, somewhat from the traditional non-fiction animal books and almost touches on a storytelling voice in which the illustrations and words bring forth more of a mystical majesty to the animals. Here's an example taken from the Red Deer:
'The king of the forest needs his mighty antlers to intimidate the competition during mating season, but every year he gets a new crown. In the spring, he discards these old bones and a new pair grows over the next hundred days. During this time, he doesn't bother the red deer too much though, as outside of the mating season this great ruminant is a rather peace-loving fellow.'
'The king of the forest needs his mighty antlers to intimidate the competition during mating season, but every year he gets a new crown. In the spring, he discards these old bones and a new pair grows over the next hundred days. During this time, he doesn't bother the red deer too much though, as outside of the mating season this great ruminant is a rather peace-loving fellow.'
littleelfman's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING! If you are a fan of animals or art, or just well-produced books, this is a MUST! It's one that almost every page I turned I was groaning because the art is almost painfully beautiful. Cannot wait for Wild Animals of the South!
bluenicorn's review against another edition
4.0
In all honesty, this was not a complete read- it was a skim; but the illustrations are just so lovely I had to jot it down here so I could remember it. The style reminded me a bit of Charley Harper- and about animals, so I imagine it would be wonderful for a young person's nonfiction collection.
tilmanjakob_alias_tilly's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing!
I´m sure that now since I've read the whole text, I will continue to flip through the pages numerous times, just to look at the illustrations again and again :D
5 of 5 stars
I´m sure that now since I've read the whole text, I will continue to flip through the pages numerous times, just to look at the illustrations again and again :D
5 of 5 stars
skylacine's review
3.5
Looks beautiful but a bit lacking in substance text-wise.
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-wild-animals-of-north-by.html
Full review at: https://skybookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-wild-animals-of-north-by.html
mostwonderfulstory's review against another edition
Reading the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway shortlists. This may be my favourite out of all the kate greenaway shortlist. I borrowed these from the public library and this is the only one I want to add to my own shelves. 5/5 Stars.
yustawrites's review
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
4.75
Beautiful! The illustrations are stunning - I can look at them for a few minutes, wondering if I can hang every page around the house in frames.
Although it features 80% of my favourite animals, I wonder what made the author decide only to write paragraphs about some of them and leave the rest. I'd love for all the animals mentioned to have a paragraph as succinct and fascinating!
I learnt new things and added new animals to my bucket list to see in real life.
A fantastic find. I can't wait to show this book to my younger sister!
Although it features 80% of my favourite animals, I wonder what made the author decide only to write paragraphs about some of them and leave the rest. I'd love for all the animals mentioned to have a paragraph as succinct and fascinating!
I learnt new things and added new animals to my bucket list to see in real life.
A fantastic find. I can't wait to show this book to my younger sister!