Why do roosters crow early in the morning? A book about farm animals

Perfect for curious kids, the Why Do? series (2 titles) introduces readers to animals by using an informative yet simple approach. Each book in the series considers specific habitats and features six different animals that can be found there. Sweet, full-page cartoon illustrations contain many labels and employ humor to keep children engaged while providing context to new vocabulary and intriguing facts about the featured creatures. The individual entries span four pages and always include a kid-friendly question about the animal (e.g., "Why do rattlesnakes rattle?"), a silly postulation (to join a band?), and a science-based answer (to warn other animals to stay away). Why Do Roosters Crow Early in the Morning introduces children to farm animals (pigs, sheep, chickens, horses, cows, and more) and their unique characteristics. Interactive prompts such as, "Can you find the sheep that is knitting?" teaches creative thinking and identification while using new vocabulary. Each title closes with bonus facts and photographs of the animals in the book.

PreS-Gr 2--Common questions about the appearance and behavior of farm animals are asked and answered in this nonfiction picture book. Pigs, ducks, roosters, chicks, sheep, and horses are prominently featured in the text. Each animal is given a few pages where they are introduced through a question (e.g., "Why do pigs roll in the mud?") on the first page, followed by two pages prompting an interactive activity like counting and singing, and concluding on the fourth page with the answer to the initial question posed. The last five pages of the book contain additional facts about the aforementioned animals, as well as information about cows, chickens, donkeys, and ducklings. Additionally, farm vocabulary is introduced through the labeling of the animals and items on each page. The bright palette used in the illustrations brings life to the images drawn in crayon and colored pencil. Most pages stand alone as single illustrations, but some spreads are used to invoke panoramic scenes. VERDICT An accessible nonfiction book, perfect for children and read-alouds.--Misty Schattle