WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: In the Desert by David Elliott & Gordy Wright
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Sahara, covering more than three million square miles, is a harsh and uninviting landscape, inhospitable to most forms of life. But under every rock, in every crevice, and hidden in the growth of the landscape, life persists. From the dangerous deathstalker scorpion and the Nile crocodile to the familiar Saharan cheetah and Nubian vulture, the animals of the Sahara not only survive but thrive. In his iconic and admiring poetry, David Elliott reveals the secrets of barren desert landscapes, featuring animals both familiar and elusive. With comprehensive back matter offering notes on the poems and Gordy Wright’s striking, saturated paintings, In the Desert seeks out the hardy animals who have made the desolate deserts their home.
REVIEW
In the Desert finds readers exploring the Saharan Desert with a variety of intriguing animals. Deathstalker scorpions, a Desert Horned Viper, and a Fennec fox are among the animals that pop off the page in Elliott's catchy poems and Wright's beautiful art. With a subject many children will be naturally drawn too with text that begs to be read out loud this book is a winning combination of art and text. The poems are short and to the point highlighting what makes each animal unique with the shortest poem consisting of two short, very appropriate words that rhyme. The illustrations show the animals in action adding to the excitement of the book. There is much in this book to encourage discussion and excited sharing. Perfect for sharing in a classroom or enjoying in a snug little reading corner. The back matter includes additional information about each animal. While there isn't enough here for reports, there is more than enough to encourage young readers to seek out additional books on various animals. The variety of types of poetry also expose children to some of the remarkable ways that words can be used. Highly recommended.
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