Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

Who Has This Tail?

Author: Laura Hulbert; illustrations by Erik Brooks

Who Has This Tail?

Who Has This Tail?

About This Book

Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging around—they're useful! This fun, informative book invites readers to guess the owner of nine tails, and...

Page Count
40
On Sale
10/16/2012
Age Range
4-7

Book Details

Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging around—they're useful! This fun, informative book invites readers to guess the owner of nine tails, and then turn the page to see the animal and its tail in action.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781466823945

In The News

“The concise information does a nice job of demonstrating the many different functions a tail can serve–a gerbil uses it for balance, while an Arctic fox uses it to stay warm. The book closes with a summarizing gatefold matching all the animals with their tails” —School Library Journal

“Brooks' watercolor scenes, which ably highlight both adaptation and environment, will perform well for individual readers and small class groups.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books on Who Has These Feet?

“Brooks's naturalistic yet affable animals will likely inspire readers to take a closer look at their own feet.” —Publishers Weekly on Who Has These Feet?

“The simple text, the colorful illustrations, and the guessing game combine to make this an engaging picture book for reading aloud.” —Booklist on Who Has These Feet?

“Young animal fans will find much to enjoy and are sure to ask for multiple readings.” —Kirkus Reviews on Who Has These Feet?

About the Creators

Who Has This Tail?

Who Has This Tail?