Cheetah

by Taylor Morrison

In the vast plain of Tanzania's Serengeti there lives a remarkable the cheetah. With its lithe body and terrific strength, the cheetah is able to reach speeds of seventy miles per hour in mere seconds. It is earth's fastest land animal. In this exciting picture book, readers have a chance to experience a day in the life of a mother cheetah and her two cubs.

Taylor Morrison spent time on a cheetah reserve studying the animals and drawing them firsthand. He has captured the energy and action of the cheetah in a series of paintings that are reminiscent of stop-action photography. His love for these intriguing animals is obvious in his rich images and attention to detail. Cheetah is a riveting look at an animal that has fascinated humans for centuries.

Genres: Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 1998

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This nonfiction book is written in narrative form. It tells the story of Duma, a mother cheetah, and her efforts on one day to hunt and find food for her two cubs. As the story progresses, the reader learns how fast cheetahs run, what they hunt, what hunts them, when the live with other cheetahs, when they don't, and so much more.

Having recently read another nonfiction book about cheetahs (we're on a streak), I could appreciate how much information was woven into this book. The narrative made it more enjoyable to read aloud.

My six-year-old and I really liked it!

[Angela De Groot · Rating 4 out of 5]

A day in the life of a cheetah and her cubs, beautifully told and illustrated. Facts presented in an engaging manner

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Duma, a mother cheetah and her cubs. Duma must hunt for her cubs and we follow her on several attempts, the last of which is successful. Very realistic portrayal of lie on the Serengeti.

[The Book Box]

I got this book from the school library and read it in one sitting!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book about a cheetah

Serengeti program