(Ages 4-7)
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2010 Shining Willow Award, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award, Short-listed
2010 Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
These four informational picture books in the Have You Ever Seen series use lighthearted human-animal comparisons to teach primary-level children about animals.
Have You Ever Seen a Duck in a Raincoat? compares human clothing, footwear and headgear with the equivalent animal adaptations. Have You Ever Seen a Stork Build a Log Cabin? compares human homes with animal homes. Have You Ever Seen an Octopus with a Broom? deals with tool use by animals and Have You Ever Seen a Hippo with Sunscreen? discusses how animals use their bodies to adapt to the environment.
At the end of each book there is a unique board game for the reader to play using the contents of the book.
As an educator, I was very aware of the importance of patterned language for young children when I developed this series. Patterned language not only engages the child in the book but also enables them to become a reader.
I also wanted each book to be humorous. This was achieved by putting the animals in human situations through the text and the illustrations. For example, the spread stating “Have you ever seen a hippo with sunscreen? That’s silly.” shows a row of hippos on a beach applying sunscreen. The next spread states “Hippos don’t use sunscreen. People do.” explaining how hippos make their own sunscreen.
“…this book captured me and students with its simple question and answer approach about frequently asked questions regarding animals.”
— LibraryThing
“Offered detailed information on animal characteristics in a fun, entertaining way that would keep a young reader interested.”
— LibraryThing
“A great addition to storytime line-ups (for small groups - it's relatively wee) and nonfiction shelves."
— Kirkus
“Cheery acrylic illustrations play the preposterous game to the hilt.”
— Globe and Mail
“... the book is as cute and fun as that duck in its bright yellow raincoat.”
— Quill and Quire
“The comparisons made are meaningful and will resonate with young children…The conversational writing style also lends itself well to reading aloud…The “Have You Ever Seen” series is a good choice for primary grade science collections.”
— CM Magazine
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Have You Ever Seen a Duck in a Raincoat? compares human clothing, footwear and headgear with the equivalent animal adaptations. Have You Ever Seen a Stork Build a Log Cabin? compares human homes with animal homes. Have You Ever Seen an Octopus with a Broom? deals with tool use by animals and Have You Ever Seen a Hippo with Sunscreen? discusses how animals use their bodies to adapt to the environment.
At the end of each book there is a unique board game for the reader to play using the contents of the book.
As an educator, I was very aware of the importance of patterned language for young children when I developed this series. Patterned language not only engages the child in the book but also enables them to become a reader.
I also wanted each book to be humorous. This was achieved by putting the animals in human situations through the text and the illustrations. For example, the spread stating “Have you ever seen a hippo with sunscreen? That’s silly.” shows a row of hippos on a beach applying sunscreen. The next spread states “Hippos don’t use sunscreen. People do.” explaining how hippos make their own sunscreen.
“…this book captured me and students with its simple question and answer approach about frequently asked questions regarding animals.”
— LibraryThing
“Offered detailed information on animal characteristics in a fun, entertaining way that would keep a young reader interested.”
— LibraryThing
“A great addition to storytime line-ups (for small groups - it's relatively wee) and nonfiction shelves.
— Kirkus
“Cheery acrylic illustrations play the preposterous game to the hilt.”
— Globe and Mail
“... the book is as cute and fun as that duck in its bright yellow raincoat.”
— Quill and Quire
“The comparisons made are meaningful and will resonate with young children…The conversational writing style also lends itself well to reading aloud…The “Have You Ever Seen” series is a good choice for primary grade science collections.”
— CM Magazine
★ 2010 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
★ 2010 - Shining Willow Award, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award, Short-listed
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