We're All Animals Coloring Book

by Peta

Book by People for the Ethical Treatment of Anim

Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This 16-page coloring book is a fabulous learning tool for kids, and contrary to what you might think, considering who authored it (PETA, THE animal rights people), it's very mild in it's message. Rather, it's an educational coloring book with great drawings of animals, from dogs and cats to lobsters and chimpanzees. Each page is devoted to one animal and includes factual information that will appeal to children, as well as some information about how animals are used by humans: "Dogs are related to wolves - have you ever heard a dog howl with a fire siren?...Dogs come in many shapes and sizes, but it doesn't matter what they look like - a mixed-breed dog from the animal shelter can be smarter and sweeter than a purebred pooch..." or "Did you know that chimpanzees can use sticks and rocks like spoons and hammers, and they can find plant medicines in the jungle? Some people put chimpanzees in cages, in laboratories, or train them to 'act' in shows..."

Each page also includes a DID YOU KNOW box with a short factual statement that will be easy for kids to remember, like "Raccoons eat at night and rest during the day..." My six-year-old has used this in her homeschooling as part of the animals curriculum, and she likes that the back cover has samples of the pages already colored in for her to copy. We definitely recommend it for older children who are ready to learn the basics of the true role of animals in the human world as well as lots of interesting animal history and trivia.