Jody Jensen Shaffer
Creep, Leap, Crunch! a Food Chain Story
A clear, non-sensationalized intro to predation that treats the food chain as a system rather than a horror story.
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by Emma Helbrough
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 2009
Solid spot-and-find activity book that keeps younger kids busy on car rides; the bug illustrations are accurate enough to seed real nature interest, but it's entertainment disguised as learning rather than a genuine educational arc.
Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet
by David McLimans
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 2006
A visually stunning alphabet that teaches real conservation facts without preachiness—McLimans's art makes each endangered animal unforgettable.
Good enough to eat
by Lizzy Rockwell
Picture book · ages 2–5 · 400L · 2000
A straightforward concept book with Rockwell's warm, detailed illustrations—useful for naming and noticing what animals eat, but thin on story or emotional lift.