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My Encyclopedia Of Very Important Animal
A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the animals of the world!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the subject of animals that takes curious kids on an enjoyable, educational journey of discovery.Mixing beautiful photography with charming illustrations, it's the perfect visual language for young readers, and is packed with light-hearted fun, and fascinating facts. Featuring everything from legends and folklore, world history, and creatures from the land, sea, and skies, this series is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!From birds and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will discover important facts about the wonderful world of animals - from what they eat and where they live, to why people are animals too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too!Celebrate your child's curiosity as - Read fun facts about a variety of different animals- Learn all about animal behaviour, activity and skills- Discover a visual reference section packed with wonders of the animal worldOur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner- Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readingMore in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is part of the educational kid's book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport , or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.-Gold winner in the in the Best New Book in the Smallish Design Awards 2017-Silver winner in the Best Children's book in the Junior Design Awards 2017
224 pages, Hardcover
Published September 7, 2017
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9,026 books2,090 followersDorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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October 8, 2017
This is a very beautiful book, it is slightly padded front and back, it is A4 in size and has high quality paper and ink.
This is very easy to follow and understand, perfect for when children want to research on their own. I was impressed with the variety of animals in this book, not all you would think of straight away.
Each page has many interesting facts on it, it is perfect for children to read alone but also a book you could share. This is a brilliant book for helping children understand non - fiction as the features are very clear for them to be able to use independently. This is also the type of book children would enjoy reading just before bed.
Taking this into school, my class got a lot of use and enjoyment out of it, it also helped to enhance their learning and made them realise that non fiction books can also be fun.
This is a book that I would recommend to children as there is so much they can learn from it, it would also keep them entertained for hours.
I would like to thank the publisher for sending this in exchange for an honest review.
This is very easy to follow and understand, perfect for when children want to research on their own. I was impressed with the variety of animals in this book, not all you would think of straight away.
Each page has many interesting facts on it, it is perfect for children to read alone but also a book you could share. This is a brilliant book for helping children understand non - fiction as the features are very clear for them to be able to use independently. This is also the type of book children would enjoy reading just before bed.
Taking this into school, my class got a lot of use and enjoyment out of it, it also helped to enhance their learning and made them realise that non fiction books can also be fun.
This is a book that I would recommend to children as there is so much they can learn from it, it would also keep them entertained for hours.
I would like to thank the publisher for sending this in exchange for an honest review.
January 15, 2018
The Animal Kingdom is a diverse one, full of creatures that do all sorts of things. The number of animals out there is so vast that even vets need to do a quick google when something strange appears in their practice. For budding the vet-to-be animals are a constant source of fascination and they will absorb as much knowledge as you can give them. It is not practical to visit the zoo every day, but getting an educational and entertaining animal encylopedia is.
‘‘My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals’’ is part of DK’s ‘‘Very Important’’ series that takes an encyclopaedic look at a given subject area. Whilst the original book made a valiant attempt at trying to cover almost everything in one book, DK have sensibly focused on one area here – animals. This is a large enough subject to cover on its own and DK have tackled it by focusing not just on animal types, but also traits. The book is split into three parts; basic questions about animals, a deeper look at certain types and a section exploring some interesting animal antics.
As with all encyclopedias for children, there is a balance to be struck between educating the reader and making the book interesting enough to capture the imagination. For an older reader ‘VIA’ may seem at first to be a little too in your face. It is certainly a fun book to look at. The hardback version is full of quality full colour photos that makes almost every page an assault on the senses. If the visuals were the only thing with the book, it would have failed at being an encyclopedia. Thankfully, DK have plenty of experience in this area.
Alongside the wonderful imagery are some solid facts for kids. Whilst the likes of ‘‘Ripley’s’’ and ‘‘Guinness’’ are more about fun and not fact, ‘‘VIA’ ensures that the information is not lost. The layouts of the pages differ, but most will have images of a few animals and the rest of the page will be dotted with factoids. These are bitesize chunks of information that is palatable for the 4-8 year old market. Extra credit should be given by DK’s commitment to helping with reading. Certain words will be highlighted that show they are important. For the younger reader this may prompt some questions to an adult about what it means.
The entire book is well designed to be inviting for a child interested in information and animals; from the colours to the layout. Like with all encyclopedias there are gaps in what information is available, but the subject of animals is covered in enough detail here to sate the appetite of most pre-teens who are going to read the book. Original review on thebookbag.co.uk
‘‘My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals’’ is part of DK’s ‘‘Very Important’’ series that takes an encyclopaedic look at a given subject area. Whilst the original book made a valiant attempt at trying to cover almost everything in one book, DK have sensibly focused on one area here – animals. This is a large enough subject to cover on its own and DK have tackled it by focusing not just on animal types, but also traits. The book is split into three parts; basic questions about animals, a deeper look at certain types and a section exploring some interesting animal antics.
As with all encyclopedias for children, there is a balance to be struck between educating the reader and making the book interesting enough to capture the imagination. For an older reader ‘VIA’ may seem at first to be a little too in your face. It is certainly a fun book to look at. The hardback version is full of quality full colour photos that makes almost every page an assault on the senses. If the visuals were the only thing with the book, it would have failed at being an encyclopedia. Thankfully, DK have plenty of experience in this area.
Alongside the wonderful imagery are some solid facts for kids. Whilst the likes of ‘‘Ripley’s’’ and ‘‘Guinness’’ are more about fun and not fact, ‘‘VIA’ ensures that the information is not lost. The layouts of the pages differ, but most will have images of a few animals and the rest of the page will be dotted with factoids. These are bitesize chunks of information that is palatable for the 4-8 year old market. Extra credit should be given by DK’s commitment to helping with reading. Certain words will be highlighted that show they are important. For the younger reader this may prompt some questions to an adult about what it means.
The entire book is well designed to be inviting for a child interested in information and animals; from the colours to the layout. Like with all encyclopedias there are gaps in what information is available, but the subject of animals is covered in enough detail here to sate the appetite of most pre-teens who are going to read the book. Original review on thebookbag.co.uk
October 14, 2017
Little Guy loves visiting the zoo, farms, pet stores and more. DK Canada has a great selection of books in their All Creatures Great and Small Boutique that seemed like it would cover a wide variety of animals. And it did!
The cover was colourful with a mixture of real and drawn picture of various animals. It invited opening up to see what was inside. The boarding used for the covers was slightly padded, making it nicer for holding. The contents are divided between four categories: All About Animals, Amazing Animals, Animal Antics and More Very Important Animals. Now, while Gramma is a front to back reader, Little Guy is not. There is an attached bookmark to keep your place if you do manage to read front to back!
The first few passes through, he just picked pages at random, looking at pictures and stopping at what caught his eye. Subsequent readings slowed down. We would finish looking at each double paged entry. He happily pointed out those he recognized. The entries are a mixture of actual photos and drawings. The majority are photos, which Gramma preferred. The drawing are well done though and not 'cartoonish'. Little Guy loves 'interesting things.' (Yes he actually calls it that) It can be something he finds outside or something he learns. There are many interesting things to be learned in the entries of this book. Gramma learned too - did you know that Dalmatian puppies are born white and only acquire their spots as they grow? And a few new names for groups of animals....a flamboyance of flamingos, a prickle of porcupines.
The publisher recommends for ages 4-8. Best suited for the younger end of that I think. Thumbs up from both Little Guy and Gramma. Gramma's only dither is the title. I'm not sure about the VIP, but have no alternatives suggestions. Still, it was what was inside that counted.
The cover was colourful with a mixture of real and drawn picture of various animals. It invited opening up to see what was inside. The boarding used for the covers was slightly padded, making it nicer for holding. The contents are divided between four categories: All About Animals, Amazing Animals, Animal Antics and More Very Important Animals. Now, while Gramma is a front to back reader, Little Guy is not. There is an attached bookmark to keep your place if you do manage to read front to back!
The first few passes through, he just picked pages at random, looking at pictures and stopping at what caught his eye. Subsequent readings slowed down. We would finish looking at each double paged entry. He happily pointed out those he recognized. The entries are a mixture of actual photos and drawings. The majority are photos, which Gramma preferred. The drawing are well done though and not 'cartoonish'. Little Guy loves 'interesting things.' (Yes he actually calls it that) It can be something he finds outside or something he learns. There are many interesting things to be learned in the entries of this book. Gramma learned too - did you know that Dalmatian puppies are born white and only acquire their spots as they grow? And a few new names for groups of animals....a flamboyance of flamingos, a prickle of porcupines.
The publisher recommends for ages 4-8. Best suited for the younger end of that I think. Thumbs up from both Little Guy and Gramma. Gramma's only dither is the title. I'm not sure about the VIP, but have no alternatives suggestions. Still, it was what was inside that counted.
September 17, 2020
I had a hard time with this one, because on the one hand, the book is great, full of useful info and pictures, complete with its own ribbon for marking pages. However, it leaves out a ton of animals and it's impossible to find any of them without using the index. The chapters are organized like, "animals with stripes," and " things that live underground," which is annoying if you're looking for something specific or, hello, don't freaking know where an animal lives, which is why you wanted the book! And a lot of animals are just mentioned in passing. Until my kids are old enough to go through the whole thing on their own, I'll still to an easier to use encyclopedia that's or animal specific books!
January 25, 2024
This is a valuable book that introduces the history and life of all animals on land, in the soil, in water, and in the air.
The selection of photographs is excellent, especially the chameleons and the young axolotl were most interesting.
Each animal has characteristics such as flying, swimming, and diving, and all are important, and
there is no standard of superiority or inferiority.
The selection of photographs is excellent, especially the chameleons and the young axolotl were most interesting.
Each animal has characteristics such as flying, swimming, and diving, and all are important, and
there is no standard of superiority or inferiority.
March 28, 2020
Absolutely wonderful
Beautifully illustrated animal book for young children---and adults.
This book will provide hours of interaction with my toddler nieces and nephews.
My favorite animal book at this time.
Beautifully illustrated animal book for young children---and adults.
This book will provide hours of interaction with my toddler nieces and nephews.
My favorite animal book at this time.
August 26, 2020
This book is fab - we have the regular encyclopaedia and this one specialises in animals. At bedtime I get each twin to take it in turns to pick a page at random and we learn whatever comes up. Often leads to more learning via YouTube etc - a great way to discover new interests
January 25, 2018
Picture and texts for younger readers about animals.
October 26, 2024
Has the right amount of information on each page. We read about 12 pages a night.
July 21, 2025
I love these books - we read a few pages each night before bed and I love that the girls are learning something too!
August 12, 2025
Encyclopedias can be intimidating to beginning readers (small text, minimal line spacing, more text than visuals, etc). But this one is NOT! It is perfect for growing readers!
May 15, 2018
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