Grace Hansen
Different Eyes of Animals
A charming and accurate way to show that 'seeing' isn't just for humans—perfect for sparking questions about how animals survive.
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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.
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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.
Hungry Ladybugs
by Judith Jango-Cohen
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 300L · 2002
A straightforward, fact-based introduction to ladybugs that respects young readers' intelligence without being dry; the appetite-and-hunting framing hooks curiosity.