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Are you a monkey? : a tale of animal charades / Marine Rivoal ; English text freely adapted by Maria Tunney from the original text by Marine Rivoal.
A crocodile sticks his head in the sand and asks his friends to guess which animal he is mimicking. A turn of the page reveals the answer: an ostrich! Next, the ostrich curls her long neck and shoots water from her mouth. Whom is she imitating? An elephant! Readers are a part of the game, wagering guesses before turning the page to find the often unexpected reveal. Painted in a stylish and saturated color palette of Pantones, this unusual book will engage children in considering animal behavior and characteristics.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780714874173
- ISBN: 0714874175
- Physical Description: 35 unnumbered pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: London ; Phaidon Press Limited/Phaidon Press Inc., [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | English translation of the French title: Cui cui. |
| Language Note: | In English, translated from the French. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Animal behavior > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. Guessing games > Juvenile fiction. Charades > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Behavior > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Fiction. Juvenile works. Picture books. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helix Public Library | ER F RIV (Text) | 37835000110516 | Easy Reader Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
A crocodile sticks his head in the sand and asks his friends to guess which animal he is mimicking. A turn of the page reveals the answer: an ostrich! Next, the ostrich curls her long neck and shoots water from her mouth. Whom is she imitating? An elephant! Readers are a part of the game, wagering guesses before turning the page to find the often unexpected reveal. Painted in a stylish and saturated color palette of Pantones, this unusual book will engage children in considering animal behavior and characteristics.
