Animals    by Ingela P. Arrhenius Order:  USA  Can Candlewick, 2016 (2016) Hardcover      Reviewed by Bob Walch Because this book is so large (approximately 13 x 17 inches) you won't be able to comfortably hold it in your lap and share its contents with your son or daughter. You'll either need to sit on the floor or at a table to find the necessary space, but this is just a minor inconvenience because this book with its large, colorful illustrations of 32 animals is something truly special. The animals range from familiar creatures like a cat, frog, cow and wolf to a cute koala, exotic toucan, and a whale. Colorful backgrounds complement the eye catching illustrations and each animal's picture is accompanied by its name which is rendered in different, bold typefaces. Another feature I like about this book is that each animal has a smile on its face. Even the alligator looks friendly! The reinforced trade edition will stand up to continual wear, which is probably a very good thing because I believe this book will get a lot of use wherever it ends up, either at home or in a library or a classroom setting. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews