From the series Weird But Cute
Angora Rabbit
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2016
Reviewed
From the series Weird But Cute
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2016
ReviewedWhat’s that giant furball with ears? It’s an angora rabbit! This unusual rabbit has very long, extra-soft fur. Beginning readers will learn all about these fuzzy creatures in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information about what angora rabbits eat, how to care for them, and all about their super-long fur. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
With a name like Weird but Cute, how can this series fail to draw a crowd? Geared toward early readers,each volume introduces an unusual animal through simple text and plentiful color photos. Although each title gives youngsters a clear idea of the animal's appearance or noteworthy characteristics, some also include information on diet and habitat. Angora Rabbit explains how angoras' fur can be used to make yarn, and how bunnies of this breed grinds their teeth when happy - ”an act calledtooth purring. Each book provides a depiction of comparative size - ”for example, a dwarf gecko is the size of a dime - ”to help readers visualize the featured creature. A picture glossary and index conclude, making this series a pleasing introduction to quirky animals and the nonfiction format.
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