About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child's curiosity about the world begins to focus on the animals they see every day. Perfect for the child who is always pointing out squirrels, pigeons, and neighborhood cats, 'Town Animals' is a gentle, classic nonfiction guide to the creatures that live alongside us in our urban and suburban environments. It fosters a sense of wonder and encourages empathy for our animal neighbors. Its simple language and clear concepts are ideal for early elementary schoolers, making it a wonderful, calm introduction to observing the natural world right outside the window.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book does not contain sensitive topics. Its approach is purely informational and observational. Any predator and prey relationships are likely omitted or handled with extreme gentleness (e.g., a cat likes to watch birds). The content is secular and focuses on observable facts about animal behavior.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 or 7-year-old who is just beginning to read more independently and is captivated by the animals in their own backyard or local park. This child asks frequent questions about nature (e.g. 'Where do squirrels sleep?') and would benefit from a book that provides simple answers and encourages their observational skills.
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