As science books go, I have found very few that are really appropriate for young children. By this I mean that they aren't watered down, ultra-cartoony and vague. Excellent nonfiction, whether it is science or otherwise, should contain factual information in preschool-sized bites with realistic pictures that invite questions. Parents should be ready to explain and answer whatever they can--and get excited when they are challenged to find out more for their child.
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? is fantastic, as is everything Jenkins and Page have collaborated to create. The guessing game format is ideal for children who loved the lift-the-flap books when they were smaller. On one page you see tails sticking out of a desert scene, inviting readers to guess to which animal each tail must belong; readers turn the page to see the animals revealed, named, and learn exactly what each of their amazing tails can do.
My 3-yr old enjoyed guessing what animals were hiding. The factual information and conversational qualities embodied here are perfect for children who love animals.
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