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Animals Do, Too!: How They Behave Just Like You
“Do you like to dance?” asks the first spread of this playful nonfiction picture book. “Honeybees do, too!” responds the next. Illustrating the simple text are joyful drawings that visually connect the children enjoying a dance party to the honeybees performing their own “dance” in the hive. A block of more in-depth text fleshes out what the honeybees are actually doing and why: their waggle dance tells other honeybees “where to find a tasty meal.” Using this same rhythmic question-and-answer style throughout, the book compares a series of children's favorite activities to similar things that animals do. From playing tag and leapfrog (gazelles and cattle egrets) to blowing bubbles and getting piggyback rides (gray tree frogs and marmosets), there are seven activities/animals in all. And though the behaviors might look the same, while the children are playing, the animals are performing essential tasks such as finding food or caring for their young. Award-winning author Etta Kaner has created a fun, engaging exploration of some ways animals behave just like people. By highlighting connections between human and animal behaviors, she encourages children to develop compassion for other creatures and to recognize their place within the natural world. This book would make an excellent resource for early life science lessons on the characteristics of living things, especially with the expanded information in the back matter about each of the animals found in the book. The question-and-answer pattern of the text together with Marilyn Faucher's inviting, detailed illustrations work as an entertaining, interactive read-aloud as well.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2016
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February 24, 2017
This book asks the child a question followed by a discussion of how a particular animal likes to do the same thing. It is playful in that it makes animal behavior seem childlike and fun. A couple of examples are: honeybees dance and gazelles play tag. There are eight such children activity – animal behavior comparisons explored in this book. This is a great read for any young animal lover, aged 2-5.
Thank you to netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 5, 2017
Kids love to pretend they are animals, and roar, walk on four legs, or move they arms like flying. For this reason I find the idea of this book incredibly interesting. Animals sometimes "act like kids", since they also dance, play tag or leapfrog, have piggyback rides. For each of these examples there is an explanation for this behavior. Grey Tree Frogs, for example, blow bubbles to build a nest on trees above water where they lay their eggs, allowing the tadpole to fall into the water when they hatch.
The illustrations are colorful and bright, and help to compare kids and animals doing the same activity. I liked that the kids are shown in different spaces, like a park, beach or their home, and accompanied by their family and friends. Each animal is also portrayed in its environment and surrounded by their own. Beautiful picture book.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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The illustrations are colorful and bright, and help to compare kids and animals doing the same activity. I liked that the kids are shown in different spaces, like a park, beach or their home, and accompanied by their family and friends. Each animal is also portrayed in its environment and surrounded by their own. Beautiful picture book.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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February 6, 2017
This is a very colorful picture book that talks about how our human behaviors are very similar to certain animal behaviors. I actually learned a few facts myself. Kids love the bright and colorful pictures with the non fiction attribute.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2017
I am grateful to have received this book through a Goodreads Giveaway. Now that I have finished reading it, I intend to donate it to the library I work at in order to add it to the collection.
This book combines an adorable, easy to read picture book with nonfiction and unique information about animals. I learned a lot reading this short book! I had no idea of many of the animal facts, which are presented in a manner that a young child can understand. I believe this book is correctly geared toward 4-7 year olds, but, it is also a book that can be appreciated by the whole family at bedtime! I appreciate the added facts about the animals at the end; however, some of the facts are redundant. Overall, this book is a pleasure to read and I can't wait to share it with others! I think it will be great to use for my library's Summer Learning Program this year at story time!
This book combines an adorable, easy to read picture book with nonfiction and unique information about animals. I learned a lot reading this short book! I had no idea of many of the animal facts, which are presented in a manner that a young child can understand. I believe this book is correctly geared toward 4-7 year olds, but, it is also a book that can be appreciated by the whole family at bedtime! I appreciate the added facts about the animals at the end; however, some of the facts are redundant. Overall, this book is a pleasure to read and I can't wait to share it with others! I think it will be great to use for my library's Summer Learning Program this year at story time!
March 1, 2017
I received an advanced review copy of this book.
I am only barely joking when I say that this book should be required reading in university introductory ecology courses.
The illustrations are bright and bombastic, but also full of wonderful detail that brings the worlds of animals to life. The language is accessible to virtually all age groups, while conveying information that was new to my ears as an ecological science professional. I was captivated from the first page, and I have no doubt that children will be too.
I believe that the facts about animals that this book shares will leave children with a life-long respect for, and admiration of, animal behaviour and the environment.
I can't think of a single thing I would change about this book and have no hesitation in recommending it to classroom educators, outdoor educators, parents, grandparents and libraries.
I am only barely joking when I say that this book should be required reading in university introductory ecology courses.
The illustrations are bright and bombastic, but also full of wonderful detail that brings the worlds of animals to life. The language is accessible to virtually all age groups, while conveying information that was new to my ears as an ecological science professional. I was captivated from the first page, and I have no doubt that children will be too.
I believe that the facts about animals that this book shares will leave children with a life-long respect for, and admiration of, animal behaviour and the environment.
I can't think of a single thing I would change about this book and have no hesitation in recommending it to classroom educators, outdoor educators, parents, grandparents and libraries.
February 19, 2017
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This visual aspects (aka the illustrations) of this nonfiction book, even in the ebook, are wonderful! The text and illustrations are wonderfully connected through a rhythmic question and answer format in the book. In addition to the comparison between the animals and how we handle our family.
Summary and rating of 4.5
Wonderful! Wonderful! This was a really good book and a great mentor book to illustrate rhythm and comparison to the students. I think that teachers will have a wonderful time with this book.
This ARC has been given to me by Kids Can Press via Netgalley
This visual aspects (aka the illustrations) of this nonfiction book, even in the ebook, are wonderful! The text and illustrations are wonderfully connected through a rhythmic question and answer format in the book. In addition to the comparison between the animals and how we handle our family.
Summary and rating of 4.5
Wonderful! Wonderful! This was a really good book and a great mentor book to illustrate rhythm and comparison to the students. I think that teachers will have a wonderful time with this book.
This ARC has been given to me by Kids Can Press via Netgalley
November 29, 2016
This book is very informative and the illustrations are perfect. In this fun and engaging tale the reader discovers how similar humans and animals act. Kids will delight in the similarities thus appreciating the wonders of the animal world.
What seems to be animals engaging in playtime turns out to be animals foraging for their daily food, building strength and agility in their bodies, and taking care of their babies. I personally learned a lot of interesting facts and had some "who knew?" moments.
The author talks about honeybees dancing, gazelles playing tag, and gray tree frogs making bubble nests to lay their eggs. My two favourites were the gray tree frogs and the leaf-cutter ants.
The tiny frogs make bubble nests above water in trees of all places. The female produces a sticky liquid and then kicks at the liquid pushing air into it thus forming air bubbles. The female lays her eggs and after a few days the tadpoles hatch and drop into the water below the nest where they grow into frogs. Who knew? How cool is that?
My other most favourite is the leaf-cutter ant. These tropical insects work together to grow their food for their ant colony. They carry freshly cut leaf pieces to their underground nest and lick the leaves then cut them into smaller pieces. The ants chew these pieces into mush then they plant it in their nest. This mush helps grow a white fungus (like mushrooms) that the ants eat. Who knew? Awesome!! Ant chefs!!
At the end the author has listed more interesting facts about the animals she has included in her book. It is a wonderful picture book from cover to cover and I highly recommend it. I am sure reading it will give your child (and you) a much greater appreciation for the creatures that live in our magical animal kingdom. I know it worked for me.
What seems to be animals engaging in playtime turns out to be animals foraging for their daily food, building strength and agility in their bodies, and taking care of their babies. I personally learned a lot of interesting facts and had some "who knew?" moments.
The author talks about honeybees dancing, gazelles playing tag, and gray tree frogs making bubble nests to lay their eggs. My two favourites were the gray tree frogs and the leaf-cutter ants.
The tiny frogs make bubble nests above water in trees of all places. The female produces a sticky liquid and then kicks at the liquid pushing air into it thus forming air bubbles. The female lays her eggs and after a few days the tadpoles hatch and drop into the water below the nest where they grow into frogs. Who knew? How cool is that?
My other most favourite is the leaf-cutter ant. These tropical insects work together to grow their food for their ant colony. They carry freshly cut leaf pieces to their underground nest and lick the leaves then cut them into smaller pieces. The ants chew these pieces into mush then they plant it in their nest. This mush helps grow a white fungus (like mushrooms) that the ants eat. Who knew? Awesome!! Ant chefs!!
At the end the author has listed more interesting facts about the animals she has included in her book. It is a wonderful picture book from cover to cover and I highly recommend it. I am sure reading it will give your child (and you) a much greater appreciation for the creatures that live in our magical animal kingdom. I know it worked for me.
November 2, 2016
What a great idea. A book about how animals and kids are alike. In this very interesting yet quite fun title, readers are asked it they like to do something such as blow bubbles or play tag. On the next two-page spread, there is an illustration of a type of animal doing the same thing with a description about what they are doing and why they do it. There were several in this book that I did not know about. A great book about animals for young children, but it can be used for many things. When teaching about animals, their habits, adaptive skills etc, this would make a great book to introduce the unit or at a table for the children to read. The illustrations are wonderful. They are colourful and fun. Kids could have fun with this book acting out the various movements etc. A great book for any library; public, school or classroom. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.
October 27, 2016
I received this book via Netgalley for an honest review.
This is a truly lovely book. It's beautifully illustrated and well written. For every animal included there are some facts that will interest any young child, especially one like mine who loves animals and trivia. We read this last night and she's been sharing facts from it with all and sundry (not entirely sure the pharmacist wanted to hear what leaf-cutter ants do with leaves....it's pretty gross). It's good to read aloud but challenging enough for her to try herself as well. It's an enjoyable and informative read suitable for younger children.
This is a truly lovely book. It's beautifully illustrated and well written. For every animal included there are some facts that will interest any young child, especially one like mine who loves animals and trivia. We read this last night and she's been sharing facts from it with all and sundry (not entirely sure the pharmacist wanted to hear what leaf-cutter ants do with leaves....it's pretty gross). It's good to read aloud but challenging enough for her to try herself as well. It's an enjoyable and informative read suitable for younger children.
January 29, 2017
Animals Do, Too! introduces kids to how wild animals and humans are alike. We dance, grow food, play tag, and blow bubbles. And guess what? Animals do too! The picture book also explains how, in the animal world, these activities serve other purposes too like practicing evading predators or creating a nest for their eggs.
Animal lovers will appreciate learning about these human-animal world connections.
*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.
Animal lovers will appreciate learning about these human-animal world connections.
*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.
June 20, 2017
Animals Do Too! How They Behave Just Like You is a wonderful picture book that can be read on so many different levels and in many different ways. Preschoolers would enjoy the basic predictable story pattern that compares their action to that of an animal (e.g. “Do you like to dance? Honeybees do too!). The young elementary student will enjoy the scientific description of what the animal does that is like what the child does and why. The slightly older student would enjoy reading the book independently. At the end of the book is an illustrated glossary of all the animals in the book with a short description of each. No review of this book would be complete without kudos to the illustrator, Marilyn Faucher. Her illustrations of both people and animals are colorful, engaging, and fun. They will make you smile!
I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Kids Can Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Kids Can Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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February 1, 2019Learn that animals move just like you do. In this picture book it shows children that some animals enjoy the things they do too. Etta writes this book in a way that gets the kids to think about what they like to do such as dancing, well some animals like to dance too. Some animals use the form of movements humans do to communicate with one another. The illustrations are your usual illustrations they are watercolors.
It's a delightful for preschoolers to see they move just as they do. Another way for a preschooler to learn information about animals in a fun way.
Rippel, M. (2015, January 31). 8 Ways to Motivate Kids to Read. Retrieved February 1, 2019, from https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.co...
It's a delightful for preschoolers to see they move just as they do. Another way for a preschooler to learn information about animals in a fun way.
Rippel, M. (2015, January 31). 8 Ways to Motivate Kids to Read. Retrieved February 1, 2019, from https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.co...
July 11, 2020
My Thoughts:
The energetic illustrations help to show the comparisons between human and animal behavior. Explanations of how animals behave are clear and interesting. I just feel like it's been done before. I've seen books since I was a kid that show us how animals are not that different from us. This one does have more depth to those explanations, however. The animals are not anthropomorphized at all, which is nice.
Possible Objectionable Material:
None
Who Might Like This Book:
People who like animals.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
This review is also posted at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2...
The energetic illustrations help to show the comparisons between human and animal behavior. Explanations of how animals behave are clear and interesting. I just feel like it's been done before. I've seen books since I was a kid that show us how animals are not that different from us. This one does have more depth to those explanations, however. The animals are not anthropomorphized at all, which is nice.
Possible Objectionable Material:
None
Who Might Like This Book:
People who like animals.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
This review is also posted at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2...
March 23, 2017
Kaner, Etta Animals Do, Too! How They Behave Just Like You, illustrated by Marilyn Faucher. PICTURE BOOK. Kids Can Press, 2017. $17.
Do you play leapfrog? Well, so does the cattle egret! Do you ever have a babysitter? So do young flamingos! Kaner and Faucher combine text and illustrations to paint a picture of what members of the animal kingdom do that is something you do too. Each page has a paragraph of text explaining a bit more in depth about each animals habits, creating a perfect science lesson for many different ages.
EL (K-3), EL – ESSENTIAL. MS – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher.
Do you play leapfrog? Well, so does the cattle egret! Do you ever have a babysitter? So do young flamingos! Kaner and Faucher combine text and illustrations to paint a picture of what members of the animal kingdom do that is something you do too. Each page has a paragraph of text explaining a bit more in depth about each animals habits, creating a perfect science lesson for many different ages.
EL (K-3), EL – ESSENTIAL. MS – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher.
July 30, 2017
Interesting selection of animals to compare. One double page spread shows children and adults at some activity, the next spread show an animal, with a rather lengthy paragraph describing how and why the animals does that. I think these are a tad long for the intended audience, but the reader could summarize. Additional information in the back includes range or habitat.
Watercolor illustrations are cute but not realistic enough for me to shelve this in the non-fiction section.
Watercolor illustrations are cute but not realistic enough for me to shelve this in the non-fiction section.
May 18, 2017
What a fun way to learn about the animal kingdom.
This picture book uncovers the similar behaviors of animals and humans. What people do for enjoyment these creatures do for survival. Young readers will find something different to search for in the lively illustrations on every page. Children ages four to seven and even adults will be surprised by these fun facts
This picture book uncovers the similar behaviors of animals and humans. What people do for enjoyment these creatures do for survival. Young readers will find something different to search for in the lively illustrations on every page. Children ages four to seven and even adults will be surprised by these fun facts
May 14, 2019
This shows that animals do the same things that we do sometimes. It gives the basics of why they do it (i.e. cattle egrets play leap frog to trick the bugs out while ensuring they all get their fair share of the grub). I probably enjoyed it more than my kids, but they liked seeing what animals could do.
February 10, 2018
Young readers will discover how much they have in common with a variety of animals in Animals Do, Too! How They Behave Just Like You.
It is an engaging and entertaining introduction to animal behavior.
It is an engaging and entertaining introduction to animal behavior.
June 6, 2018
This was a great pick for an animal-loving preschooler. The book is filled with a succession of questions like, "Do you like to grow food in the garden?" and "Do you like to blow bubbles?" and then finds animals with similar habits and practices.
August 2, 2024
The appealing structure of this book interacts really well with readers. It first draws kids in by asking if they like an activity, and the page turn reveals how a certain animal also engages in that activity. A nonfiction sidebar explains more. I also like the variety of the featured animals.
May 16, 2017
Compares human and animal behaviors.
May 19, 2017
Any book that helps kids to make connections between themselves and the natural world is a good book, IMHO.
June 29, 2017
Love the way this draws kids into learning about animal behavior by comparing it to their own. I wish the illustrations of kids included more children of color.
July 6, 2017
This playful question answer format is very inviting. Kids will love to learn things they can do that other animals can too. Great mentor for primary writers to notice.
February 5, 2018
Very informative and a great starter nonfiction.
September 27, 2021
Cheeky little picture book that compares animal and human habits.
October 8, 2023
This pocket-sized educational work encourages the reader to empathize with animals, and explore our similarities and the ways in which we are connected to other species.
April 11, 2024
The information was good but less interesting than others from this author. I wasn't a big fan of the illustration style either.
October 20, 2016
Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy seeing the animals behaving the same way as humans. Older kids and even adults may be surprised as well. Illustrations are very nice.
March 1, 2017
Bees dance, gazelles play tag, and cattle egrets play leapfrog. There are many things that animals do that humans do too. This is a wonderful approach to teaching children about animals. There may be more children becoming ethologists after reading this book.
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