illustrated by Dan Santat
Ages: 0-8 years (approximately grades preschool - 3)
What most animals have to say about lions, sharks, and
wolves probably wouldn’t surprise you. But how do these terrifying man-eaters
feel about their ill reception? As it so happens, these three creatures have
created a support group for carnivores like themselves because they feel hurt
and misunderstood by their fellow animals. In order to support each other, the
lion, great white shark, and timber wolf devise some cunning plans to help them
become less intimidating (vegetarianism) or to stay unnoticed as what they
really are (costumes), all of which blow up in their ferocious faces. It isn’t
until the great horned owl attends their carnivores’ support group meeting and
gives the three struggling carnivores some wise advice that they learn to
embrace their carnivorous nature and make the most of what nature has made
them.
Although there is a bit of implied gruesomeness (think a sneaky
wolf lurking behind a bunny, a hungry-looking shark swimming just below some floating
seagulls), this book pairs a novel concept with exaggerated, comic-book-like
illustrations to create a hilarious overall tone. Sending a wonderful message
of accepting yourself for who you are, Carnivores
will be enjoyed by children birth through 8 years old. It is a great story for
those who enjoy ThatIs NOT a Good Idea! by Mo Willems, as well as fable and fairy tale
connoisseurs (think TheGingerbread Man) and budding zoologists.
Find Carnivores in our catalog.
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