Summary
Join Toronto author and illustrator Karen Patkau as she explores the world of insects, mammals, sea jellies, reptiles, amphibians, birds, crustaceans, arachnids, and mollusks. From extremely large creatures, such as the blue whale, Chinese giant salamander, and goliath tarantula, to extremely small ones, such as the bumblebee bat, dwarf gecko, and fairy shrimp, embark on this informative, beautifully illustrated voyage of discovery. Even the simple fact-filled text is enchantingly presented in the voices of the animals themselves.Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;A glossary, map endpapers, and handy charts P#8212; introducing the concepts of scale and proportion by comparing measurements of animals that are P#8220;BigP#8221; and P#8220;Really BigP#8221; to P#8220;SmallP#8221; and P#8220;Really SmallP#8221; P#8212; make this book a must-have for parents, schools, and libraries alike.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780887767548 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0887767540 |
| Author: | Karen Patkau |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2011 |
| Weight: | 439g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 226mm x 287mm |
| Audience Age: | 6-9 |
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Critics Review
“Award winning author and illustrator Karen Patkau has produced a beautiful oversize non-fiction book which introduces the concepts of size and shape as well as scale and proportion to young readers. This book would make an excellent read aloud for non-readers and early readers but the fact-filled text will also appeal to independent readers. Patkau’s well researched book does an excellent job of defining the concepts… A must purchase….”
—Resource Link
“Patkau has done an excellent job… Creatures Great and Small is a beautifully designed and illustrated information book guaranteed to intrigue five to eightyear- olds and should make a valuable addition to the biology section of the elementary school library”
–CM Magazine
“Sharp lines, bold colors, and careful composition of the computer generated art successfully convey the rich variety of creatures and environments, accentuating similarities and differences. Labeled illustrations at the back of the book introduce concepts of scale in a clear and inviting way.”
—School Library Journal
Karen Patkau
Plt;bPgt;Karen PatkauPlt;/bPgt; is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children. The first book she illustrated was Plt;iPgt;DonP#8217;t Eat SpidersPlt;/iPgt; by Plt;bPgt;Robert HeidbrederPlt;/bPgt;, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Medal. Several of her other books have also won prizes including the Our Choice Award for Plt;iPgt;Python Play Plt;/iPgt;and Dimensional Illustrators Award for her books Plt;iPgt;In the Sea and Seal is LostPlt;/iPgt;. She has written and illustrated two books for children, both about animals: Plt;iPgt;Ringtail and In the SeaPlt;/iPgt;. Karen Patkau resides in Toronto.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Here are some of the awards Karen Patkau has won:Plt;brPgt;-Canadian ChildrenP#8217;s Book Centre Our Choice 2004 Award / Plt;iPgt;Sir Cassie to the RescuePlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-Applied Arts Magazine Annual Awards 2004 / Plt;iPgt;Sir Cassie to the RescuePlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-11th Annual Dimensional Illustrators Awards 1999, Bronze / Plt;iPgt;Python PlayPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-Canadian ChildrenP#8217;s Book Centre Our Choice 1999 Award / Plt;iPgt;Python PlayPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-3rd Annual Dimensional Illustrators Awards 1992, Bronze / Plt;iPgt;In the SeaPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-2nd Annual Dimensional Illustrators Awards 1991, Merit / Plt;iPgt;Seal is LostPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-Canadian ChildrenP#8217;s Book Centre Our Choice 1987 Award / Plt;iPgt;RingtailPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Medal P#8212; UNICEF / USSBY, 1986 / Plt;iPgt;DonP#8217;t Eat Spiders Plt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt;-International Graphic Design Awards 1986: Picture Book Illustration / Plt;iPgt;DonP#8217;t Eat SpidersPlt;/iPgt;
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