WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Sleepy, Surprising Ways Animals Snooze by Jennifer Ward & Robin Page
ABOUT THE BOOK
Just like people, all animals need sleep, but not all animals sleep in the same way. When dolphins sleep, half their brain stays awake. Snakes sleep with their eyes open. Giraffes sleep in five-minute intervals, while koalas sleep for twenty-two hours a day! From grizzly bears to hummingbirds, there are creatures of all sizes and habitats to wish a good night in this cozy and compelling book.
REVIEW
Fun facts such as dolphins sleeping with half its brain at a time punctuate this fun nonfiction picture book. With each spread starting with the phrase, "If you're a ..." followed by a short 4-line rhyming poem, children are introduced to some of the remarkable ways that animals rest or sleep. In addition to dolphins, readers learn about little brown bats, hummingbirds, snakes, sea otters, and more, ending with a human child. Each two-page spread also provides extra information about each animal's sleeping habits. The back matter shares more information about the different types of sleep and the average snooze time for the included animals. Page's gorgeous digital illustrations are stunning in and of themselves. The book is perfect for sharing both in and out of the classroom and is likely to encourage student curiosity. Highly recommended.
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