Whose Poop Is That? Board Book
By: Darrin Lunde / Illustrated by: Kelsey Oseid Poop! Ewww! No, don't say "Ewww." Ask, "Whose poop is that?" This simple and charming board book adaptation asks this question about seven examples of animal poop. By investigating visual clues, young readers can learn to identify the animal through its droppings. For instance, find a sample of poop with bits of bone and tufts of hair. Turn the page to learn it came from a fox! Kelsey Oseid's illustrations are both accurate and beautiful. Backmatter includes further information about the poop and what scientists can learn from an animal's droppings. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Eye GuessHello, Baby Beluga Board BookHello, Bumblebee Bat Board Book [TABS] Look Inside Author & Illustrator Darrin Lunde, author Darrin Lunde is the collection manager in the Division of Mammals at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. He's written several books for children, including Whose Footprint is That? and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Hello, Bumblebee Bat, as well as Hello, Baby Beluga, and Meet the Meerkat. Darrin lives near Washington, DC. Kelsey Oseid, illustrator Kelsey Oseid illustrated Whose Poop is That? She works in both traditional and digital mediums and often mixes the two to create her illustrations. Kelsey lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Awards & Honors 2018 A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy Editorial Reviews School Library Journal A grossly entertaining guessing game that is sure to captivate young readers. This title centers on poop, challenging readers to identify which animal each type of scat belongs to. “Whose poop is that? It has a bunch of splinters in it./ A panda’s. A panda eats mostly bamboo. A panda has to spend most of its day eating to get enough energy.” Clear digital illustrations strike the perfect balance, providing just enough detail without being overly graphic. The back matter adds educational value, explaining how poop benefits soil while also reminding kids to avoid touching it. VERDICT Guaranteed to be a hit with kids fascinated by the natural world, this is a recommended purchase for most libraries.– Downloadables Download the Cover Details Board BookISBN: 978-1-62354-593-2 Ages: 0-3Page count: 227 x 5 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-57091-798-1 Ages: 3-7Page count: 3210 x 7 Correlated to Common Core State Standards:English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade K. Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10English Language Arts-Literacy. Reading Informational. Grade 1. Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 [/TABS]