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Animazes: Extraordinary Animal Migrations
Follow fascinating journeys of animal migration in this beautiful book of mazes.
Did you know that humpback whales are some of the farthest-traveling mammals in the world? Or that arctic terns fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again? Melissa Castrillón's wonderful illustrations in Animazes invite young readers to share in these incredible journeys. Follow the twisting, turning mazes to find a safe path for the wildebeest, trace a rockhopper penguin’s trail up the slippery cliffs, and more.
Did you know that humpback whales are some of the farthest-traveling mammals in the world? Or that arctic terns fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again? Melissa Castrillón's wonderful illustrations in Animazes invite young readers to share in these incredible journeys. Follow the twisting, turning mazes to find a safe path for the wildebeest, trace a rockhopper penguin’s trail up the slippery cliffs, and more.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published September 3, 2019
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Katie Haworth
28 books3 followersKatie Haworth is from Auckland, New Zealand, where she was commissioning editor of children's books at Penguin Books New Zealand. She now lives and works in London.
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July 12, 2021
Two of my favourite things, animals and mazes, combine in a fun and fact-filled non-fiction book.
Every year, animals around the world make incredible journeys. Some to find food, some to find the right environment to survive, others to give birth to their young. Some journeys are long, others are short, some take months, others can be made in a day. Discover the epic travels of fourteen awesome animals and find out what it takes to up and move home every single year…
Animazes is an enjoyable, engaging, educational and interactive read in which I found myself, an adult reader, learning plenty of awesome animal facts. Combining factual information about animals and exploring their migration journeys through brightly coloured mazes is a brilliant idea, the style of the book is something I have never experienced before and I love it. Coming up with new and innovative ways to capture the interest of children is always a challenge and Katie Howarth (author) and Melissa Castrillón (illustrator) have nailed a unique and highly creative approach to conveying animal migration patterns that will definitely grab the attention of the most reluctant of readers.
Animal coverage is vast, ranging from the small to the large, the quick to the slow, those that soar through the skies, those that swim through the waters and those that traverse the deserts, the land and the ice. Included amongst the fourteen animals are Christmas Island red crabs who take a week to complete their migration to the coast from their home in the central rainforests, the monarch butterfly that takes multiple generations to complete its two-way migration, Antarctic krill that complete a daily migration from the surface of the ocean and back into its depths, and the Arctic tern that completes one of the longest migrations on Earth as they fly between the Arctic Circle and Antarctica.
The double pages spreads are an absolute delight, they are vibrant, eye-catching and appealing. An illustrated maze of the migratory path invites readers to map the route that is needed for a successful migration. A red flag marks the start of each journey and a chequered flag indicates the finish, there are lots of paths to choose but only one correct way (if needed, answers to the maze routes are given at the back). Do not be fooled by the fun and friendly approach adopted by this book, there are some seriously cool facts and fascinating information contained within. Each animal is introduced via a short and sharp description of their migration journey and a wealth of accessible information presented as bite-sized facts, explanations and prompts are dotted along the maze pathways.
A very impressive non-fiction book that is as impressive as the animal journeys that it explores.
Recommended for 6+.
Every year, animals around the world make incredible journeys. Some to find food, some to find the right environment to survive, others to give birth to their young. Some journeys are long, others are short, some take months, others can be made in a day. Discover the epic travels of fourteen awesome animals and find out what it takes to up and move home every single year…
Animazes is an enjoyable, engaging, educational and interactive read in which I found myself, an adult reader, learning plenty of awesome animal facts. Combining factual information about animals and exploring their migration journeys through brightly coloured mazes is a brilliant idea, the style of the book is something I have never experienced before and I love it. Coming up with new and innovative ways to capture the interest of children is always a challenge and Katie Howarth (author) and Melissa Castrillón (illustrator) have nailed a unique and highly creative approach to conveying animal migration patterns that will definitely grab the attention of the most reluctant of readers.
Animal coverage is vast, ranging from the small to the large, the quick to the slow, those that soar through the skies, those that swim through the waters and those that traverse the deserts, the land and the ice. Included amongst the fourteen animals are Christmas Island red crabs who take a week to complete their migration to the coast from their home in the central rainforests, the monarch butterfly that takes multiple generations to complete its two-way migration, Antarctic krill that complete a daily migration from the surface of the ocean and back into its depths, and the Arctic tern that completes one of the longest migrations on Earth as they fly between the Arctic Circle and Antarctica.
The double pages spreads are an absolute delight, they are vibrant, eye-catching and appealing. An illustrated maze of the migratory path invites readers to map the route that is needed for a successful migration. A red flag marks the start of each journey and a chequered flag indicates the finish, there are lots of paths to choose but only one correct way (if needed, answers to the maze routes are given at the back). Do not be fooled by the fun and friendly approach adopted by this book, there are some seriously cool facts and fascinating information contained within. Each animal is introduced via a short and sharp description of their migration journey and a wealth of accessible information presented as bite-sized facts, explanations and prompts are dotted along the maze pathways.
A very impressive non-fiction book that is as impressive as the animal journeys that it explores.
Recommended for 6+.
November 15, 2019
ANIMAZES shows the migration patterns of fourteen different creatures. It shows that there are several different paths these creatures can take, but only one will lead them to safety. This book introduces mazes in a whole new way! Along the paths, there are also several interesting facts about that animal.
I really enjoyed the facts. One that stood out is that Migrating reindeer can run as fast as 50mph. I didn't even know they migrated! The coloring of each page is unique and soothing. Doing these mazes is both educational and relaxing. It's interactive which makes it easier to hold a child's interest. I've never seen a book like this before and I'm happy to have found it! My little girl loves to trace her finger along the path while I read the facts.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this to fans of animals, winter time, and activity books.
This review can also be found on YABC: https://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsno...
I really enjoyed the facts. One that stood out is that Migrating reindeer can run as fast as 50mph. I didn't even know they migrated! The coloring of each page is unique and soothing. Doing these mazes is both educational and relaxing. It's interactive which makes it easier to hold a child's interest. I've never seen a book like this before and I'm happy to have found it! My little girl loves to trace her finger along the path while I read the facts.
Final Verdict: I would recommend this to fans of animals, winter time, and activity books.
This review can also be found on YABC: https://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsno...
February 10, 2021
This book is ace. It looks at the journeys animals take and is interactive and engaging by having a maze across two pages for each animal. Children start to the ref flag and need to finish at the chequered flag to see the route that the animal may choose. Along the way there are little illustrations and facts to help bring it all to life. For EYFS & Y1 it may be easier to simply read one, or a few facts per animal. In KS2 you can split the class into groups and each group could take one animal maze each and then present back to the class about their animal and it’s journey. The book looks at animals such as Wildebeests, Antarctic krill, Monarch butterflies and Rockhopper Penguins
September 9, 2019
Cool until some kid draws in your library copy. Which is going to happen
June 30, 2023
Filled with interesting facts in an unusual and accessible format.
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