For those interested in words, and especially those
with children who have an enquiring mind and a thirst for knowledge, any book
by Tasmanian author and artist Jennifer Cossins is ideal. She increases her
collection of valuable publications with a title that introduces the noun name
of the mother animal and that of the baby.
The
Mummy Animal Book is composed of fourteen double spreads of mother
and baby animals. It is presented in
a compact size which will comfortably fit into any child’s hands and book bag.
A
mummy swan is called a pen. A baby swan is called a signet. Each
definition is followed by an interesting fact about the specific bird or
animal. If a cygnet gets tired of
swimming, its mum will carry it around on its back.
The layout and design are attractive. Coloured text
signifies important words. The page opposite the text depicts the mother and
baby animal. The use of striking colour in the images draws attention to the
intimate and protective mother/child relationship. Each entry is simple and
effective.
Some of Cossins’ other titles include 101 Collective Nouns, The Ultimate Animal
Counting Book, The Flamboyance of
Flamingos, The Daddy Animal Book and
A – Z of Endangered Animals.
Title:
The Mummy Animal Book
Author/Illustrator:
Jennifer Cossins
Publisher:
Hachette, $9.99
Publication
Date: February 2020
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9780734419897
For
ages: 5+
Type:
Non Fiction
