"Turtle or tortoise? Got you beat?
Guess who paddles with webbed feet.
IT'S A TURTLE!
Turtle vs. Tortoise
Slow and steady! Most turtles have
webbed feet for swimming, although
sea turtles have flippers. Tortoises
are land dwellers with short, stubby
feet."
I was talking with my granddaughter about this book this morning. Sicily has embarked on researching some animals and preparing information sheets for what she is discovering during spring break. The first two animals she has chosen are the Siberian tiger and the sun bear. She was diligent in her research and had lots to share. I wondered if she knew the difference between a llama and an alpaca. She explained that the main difference is that llamas have a tendency to be 'spitters' while alpacas are much friendlier and 'cuddly'.
I explained I had read only one thing about each. I also mentioned that people often mistake one for the other.
"Alpaca? Llama? Big surprise.
One of them comes SUPERSIZE!
IT'S A LLAMA!
Alpaca vs Llama:
Lickety-spit! Llamas are almost twice the size and have
longer, curved ears. Alpacas have shorter ears and chubby,
furry faces. Both like to spit!"
And now we know! Ten pairs of animals are mentioned as ones that are often mistaken for the other. This book sets young readers straight. The answers are often humorous, while answering the question correctly. Poetic text is accompanied by colorful, enjoyable artwork sure to attract the reader's attention. There is always a page turn before the answer is given, to allow children a chance to guess the answer. Illustrations corroborate what the text offers.
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