I Howl, I Growl

by Marcia K. Vaughan, Polly Powell (Illustrator)

Join the lively creatures of the desert as they race, chase, howl and growl across the pages of this clever board book. Bold illustrations and catchy rhymes make I Howl, I Growl the perfect introduction to a wide range of animals living in the desert habitat. If you and your little ones love animals, whether they are cute, colorful, creepy, or crawly, you will love this peppy little book.

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Picture Books, Nonfiction

26 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Marcia Vaughan became a librarian in 1975 so that she could inspire children to read. After a short while, she began writing her own books. Her first two stories were never published but her third, ‘Wombat Stew’, illustrated by Pamela Lofts, was published in 1984. It might now be considered a classic of Australian children’s literature.

Reviews

[ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

a nice conservative family christmas eve party read aloud! 10/10 recommend

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid animal and verb primer. Nice illustrations that clearly present each animal and the action it's doing. Even more functionally and educationally basic than Do You See What I See: A Southwest nature walk you read, and featuring different desert animals. So it's great to have both. Rowan digs them about equally. Solid stuff for the beginning and middle of nap and bedtime reading, then follow up with some soothing closers.

[Pamela Kinslow · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it

[Brisni (בריטני)]

Found this one for the kiddo at a used bookstore in Santa Fe! Love the desert animal theme and illustrations. Great for the rotation. :)

[Maeve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Desert animals howl and growl, sneak and peek, and all sorts of other rhyming activities.

[Siennaskies · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to find books with unique animals that aren't always just cute and cuddly. This book features all sorts of animals from scorpions, to Gila monsters, to cactus wrens, to prairie dogs and more. Lots of very interesting animals and not often found action words to accompany. Unique book that will capture the attention of young readers.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

an ok board book

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 21mth old's fave new book. Quick to read and fun to imitate the animals.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite!

[Kylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute rhyming book, with lots of desert animals.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rhyming book about desert animals. Simple and awesome for encouraging baby naturalist nerdiness (dwarf owl inside a cactus!).

[Katie Hartkopp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A frequent read in our home we act out the animal behaviors and sounds

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginning animal book with accurate southwest desert animals.