Cornes

by Katrine Crow

À quel animal appartiennent ces cornes ? Les tout-petits vont adorer deviner les animaux auxquels appartiennent ces cornes si particulières dans cet ouvrage sous forme de questions/réponses, ludique et très richement illustré !

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Nature

20 pages, Paperback

Published February 6, 2020

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like deceptively simple board books like this one. Not only are young readers provided with textual and visual clues about an animal, they must use what they know and their powers of observation to figure out what the creature might be. Since the clues only show part of an animal, in this case, its horns, such skills are important, and are nicely honed here. As readers turn the pages, they have a chance to see the animal with its horns. In the book's pages, readers are introduced to five different species with horns that are quite different. I loved the fact that these aren't animals with which most folks won't be familiar. In fact, I had never heard of a markhor with its amazing spiral horns. I don't know that little ones will actually be able to guess which animal belongs with each horn, but I'm betting that many of these animals and their horns will quickly become favorites.

[Sierra Wilde · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Story: A photographic introduction to the different types of horns found in the animal kingdom, explaining their shapes and how animals use them for protection and display.

The Character Connection: This is a solid "springboard" book for the younger years. It’s direct and uses real-life photography, which is always a win for helping kids connect the page to the field. However, I do have a few critiques. I would have loved to see more animal examples, and it missed a huge opportunity to explain the difference between horns and antlers—specifically that antlers are shed!

Wilde & Well-Read Tip: Use this book as a starting point for a scavenger hunt. We love heading out to look for deer, elk, or moose sheds in our area (Nov-April). It’s the perfect way to fill in the gaps the book leaves behind, teaching kids to observe the natural cycles of growth and shedding firsthand.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very few examples, and I've never heard of some of these horned animals.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Appealing photos are presented of a variety of exotic animals, many of whom may be new to adults as well as kids.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice animal board book with not your average animals.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

For: animal lovers; readers looking for a guessing book; readers looking for a book with vivid animal photographs (lots of detail).

Possible red flags: some may find the book too simple.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this from the library. Enjoyable but not something I’d want to own

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned couple animals never heard of

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Guess the creature based on a short description and a close-up image of horns / antlers.

Beautiful photography; and a great choice for engaging a little one.