Now You See Them Now You Don't Poems About Creatures That Hide

Reviewed by: Anne Donovan - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 13, 2016

Review

Art and poetry and science blend seamlessly in this beautiful picture book about animal camouflage. The introduction gives a brief explanation of "Creatures That Hide" with a double page illustration right from the start. Nineteen animals from 5 different classes (Sea Life, Reptiles and Amphibians, Mammals, Insects and Spiders, and Birds)are then each presented with an accompanying poem. The illustrations are brightly colored and stunning cut paper layered upon a variety of hand-painted paper with the poems in text to the side. The poems vary in length and style and perfectly accompany each animal's illustration. The book concludes with a paragraph on each animal and a resource to reference more information. Elementary school age children and teachers will find this to be an excellent resource for Animal studies (particularly Predator/Prey), poetry, and paper arts as well as a delightful read aloud.

Overall Book Score: excellent