false 26928752 961136 682751 0810918684 9780810918689 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177117831m/682751.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177117831s/682751.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/682751.Animalia 4.36 886 Animalia, the 1993 alphabet book that challenges the standard idea of how long reading a book for small kids ought to take. Animalia, like many of Base's books, is a vast puzzle, built with entrancing pictures that unfold into layers and layers of objects--all matched to each page's corresponding letter. Base leaves us stunned and amazed, painting reflections into the oddest surfaces and driving the urge to page-turn. This wonderful picture book works for 2-year-olds, 5-year-olds, and adults alike--something few other alphabet books can manage. --Andrew Bartlett ]]> 1435 4.31 2561 335 1986 4 0 false Fri Jul 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 10 22:51:15 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 10 22:57:36 -0700 2008 stuff into every illustration, the "A" page isn't merely about an "armored armadillo" avoiding an "angry alligator." Look closely and you'll find dozens of other A-words depicted -...more...]]>