Starting with a tiny brown monkey in the middle of a jungle, this unique
geography perspective shows ever-widening views from mountain to
village to city, to country, continent, ocean, and planet. Maps included
on the end sheets highlight the geography of South America.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
“A
tiny brown monkey swings through his jungle home. The next series of
spreads depicts the small creature going about his daily routine as the
scene zooms out, and he is shown high above a town where a bus packed
with people is trundling its way to a big city. That big city is on the
coast of a much larger continent, which is situated on Earth, a rotating
planet in space. Though that small monkey knows his own home well, he
may not ever realize the great expanse of the planet on which he finds
himself. From the first moment, readers are plunged into a vibrant world
of color and texture in this beautiful book. Illustrations rich in
detail dominate every page of this story. The book’s design highlights
these riveting images, including end papers that educate readers about
the geographic locations described in the text. Lovely, poetic phrases
guide readers on a journey from the rain forest of Brazil into outer
space, utilizing spare language that is highly accessible to young
readers and reminds them that every small creature is part of a large
and interconnected world. VERDICT Though it is designed for preschool
and early elementary aged children, this book will be enjoyed by readers
of all ages thanks to its thoughtful design and memorable presentation.
”—Mary Lanni
