The Queen's Shadow: A Story about How Animals See

author: Cybèle Young

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.96

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2015/03/05

date added: 2015/03/05

shelves: children-s

review:

'The Queen's Shadow: A Story about How Animals See' is a clever science lesson disguised as a whodunnit. I enjoyed the story and the science.



When the Queen's shado goes missing during a sudden blackout, all the animal guests are potential suspects. Mantis Shrimp, the royal detective, sets out to find out the truth. Since all the guests are animals, like a shark or a dragonfly or a snake, we get to learn how all of these animals see the world. We see eyes set back or can only see certain colors or with pit organs. Children learn that there is wonder in nature, and there are many ways to see the world around us.



The story is good and the science presented is interesting without being overwhelming. I liked the illustrations, but they seemed out of proportion at times. Also, some pages were a little too busy for me. But this is still a good book for a curious child who wants to learn something interesting about some of the creatures who inhabit the planet with us.



I received a review copy of this ebook from Kids Can Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this interesting ebook.





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