"So extraordinary, so extravagantly illustrated, so astonishingly alliterative, so thoroughly delightful that any child who does not soon possess it may rightly feel his education has been shamefully neglected." --San Francisco Chronicle
Animalia's incredible imaginary world intrigues readers of all ages, with hidden objects and ideas on every page.
- A is for an Armored Armadillo Avoiding an Angry Alligator
- B is for Beautiful Blue Butterflies Basking by a Babbling Brook
- C is for Crafty Crimson Cats Carefully Catching Crusty Crayfish
- And the rest of the alphabet is just as much fun!
Base offers a single- or double-page kaleidoscopic illustration for each letter of the alphabet and challenges the reader to find as many words beginning with that letter as possible within. Each illustration is a visual feast, and a fun way to challenge and expand your child's vocabulary.
No parent or child will ever be disappointed in getting Graeme Base's Animalia as a gift. Its colors and humor are timeless. You will smile, giggle, and laugh when reading about "Horrible Hairy Hogs Hurrying Homewards on Heavily Harnessed Horse."
Note: This is the "midi" edition of Animalia, perfect for smaller hands and bookshelf storage.