Takes the reader on a journey of caution, listing animals and their protective systems and how they can maim/kill a person. Simple, colorful collage illustrations of each animal accompany the text. Two pages of additional information on each animal included at end, allowing those with a little more curiosity to read more. Also includes list of books for further reading. ( )

Genre
Animal books
Picture books for children
Writing Style
Attention-grabbing
Illustration
Colorful
Realistic
Textured
Subject
Animal behavior
Animals
Dangerous animals
Safety
Wildlife

A good book that informs children about nature in a fun way. ( )

This is another brilliant book by Steve Jenkins where he reveals the truth behind creatures of all sizes and their dangerous natures that you might not be prepared for. He shares facts about teeth, claws, spins and venom to name a few that could be fatal to unsuspecting observers. He informs readers of what makes these animals dangerous and what you should never do if you encounter them. This unsuspecting aspect and what you should avoid doing will appeal to students. The illustrations while they have an element of simplicity to them the pictures with their colorful and simple details will appeal to students. Some of the animals and their deadly risk may already be known to students but this will only spur their curiosity about the ones they don’t like the platypus, cone shell, tang fish, blue ringed octopus, and the electric caterpillar to name just a few. This book is simple in detail and facts that will appeal to your readers.

A visually stunning book illustrated with cut paper and torn collages. Jenkins's introductory warnings are gently alliterative: "NEVER pet a platypus"; "NEVER touch a tang."
Good for grades 1-4.