Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole

Reviewed by: Cathy Potter - Falmouth Elementary School, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 11, 2014

Review

Young Readers will enjoy learning about animals from the African grasslands in this nonfiction poetry picture book. Each two-page spread features a free verse poem about a different animal and is accompanied by an expository paragraph. Latham uses a lyrical style to describe various animals including meerkats, black mambas and giraffes in these carefully crafted poems. High interest facts are included in the informational paragraphs and may motivate readers to read more about the animals. The whimsical illustrations will appeal to children. Back matter includes a glossary and a list of books and websites for further reading.

Overall Book Score: very good