Are you familiar with picture nonfiction? This genre is expanding with such alacrity and speed that we have created a new section at my library to house all these simple books (and sometimes not so simple) designed to give young readers an introduction to every subject imaginable.
This particular gem of a book is divided into five sections and gently describes the following apes: Orangutan, Chimp, Bonobo, Gorilla, and Humans. The text is designed with large generous letters along side smaller handwritten facts on each kind of ape. The pages are large and greatly do justice to the gorgeous illustrations. Beautiful animals grace every white page in a juxtoposition of full colored "finished" animals and "unfinished" line drawings. The contrast is beautiful and leads your eye to the focol point in the pictures. With just enough information to qualify as quality non-fiction, this book also includes a map, index, and websites for further research. A beautiful well-designed book on some of the world's most fascinating creatures. Till next time! Suzanne
