Book Descriptions
for I See Animals Hiding by Jim Arnosky
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Wild animals are naturally shy, the author tells us, because there are many dangers in the wild. But if you look closely, you may see a speckled trout swimming among speckled stones or a garter snake slithering through the grass. With simple words and warm watercolor paintings, Arnosky encourages young readers to observe how animals have adapted to their surroundings so that they can hide by staying still and blending in. (Ages 3-6)
CCBC Choices 1995. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1995. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Describes the ways animals in nature camouflage themselves to escape danger. Explains how protective coloration helps woodcocks, owls, and moths stay hidden; how seasonal changes in the fur of weasels and snowshoe hares aid in concealment; and how the body shapes of speckled trout, snakes, and bittern assist them in blending in with their environments.
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