Counting Lions: Portraits from the Wild
By Katie Cotton
Illustrated by Stephen Walton
By Katie Cotton
Illustrated by Stephen Walton
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
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$22.00
Oct 13, 2015 | ISBN 9780763682071 | 5-9 years
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Praise
Arresting charcoal portraits of endangered animals, drawn in near-photographic detail, command attention in this counting book…Endnotes offering information about the animals and their endangered statuses conclude this powerful tribute to vulnerable creatures.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Walton’s photo-realistic charcoal portraits are exquisitely rendered, and the decision to depict several from a head-on perspective ensures that readers will make direct eye contact and empathize with these creatures…this handsome offering makes an excellent introduction to this topic.
—Booklist
A large part of its allure relies on its large size and the conscientious design of the pages…It’s beautifully executed.
—Kirkus Reviews
A stunning portrait of beautiful creatures in a book with a strong environmental message.
—School Library Journal
A profound and transfixing look at the endangered animal residents of our world.
—USA Today
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