The Otter (Animal Lives) - Hardcover

Tagholm, Sally

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 075345176X ISBN 13: 9780753451762

Publisher: Kingfisher, 1999

Down among the weeds and pebbles of the river bed, the otter is swimming home. Fast as a fish, nimble as an eel, she moves with joy through the water. Like the otter itself, the text of this informative story moves with poetic grace, offering children a privileged look at the life of this appealing and elusive riverbank animal. Discover how long it can stay under water before coming up for air, how its webbed feet and long sleek body make it such a rapid swimmer, and how it keeps its young safe from predators! Richly detailed artwork and an absorbing text make this an excellent gift or a treasured addition to any child's wildlife library.

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About the Author:

Sally Tagholm's works include The Complete Book of the Night, The Barn Owl, and The Rabbit, both NSTS-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (Kingfisher -- Animal Lives series), described by The Kirkus Reviews as "handsome, informative, inexpensive titles with outstanding illustrations." The Barn Owl, described by School Libary Journal as "an outstanding offering, " was also a National Association of Parenting Publications of America (NAPPA) award winner.

From Scientific American:

Luminous illustrations and a charming read-aloud text chronicle the way this playful river animal hunts, finds a mate and raises her young. Includes a glossary and tips on where and how to see otters in the wild.

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