02947cam a2200409 i 4500 898865226 TxGeo 20230726120000.0 220428s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781525303500 hbk. 1525303503 hbk. (OCoLC)1312854045 TxGeo rda Ashman, Linda, author. Champion chompers, super stinkers and other poems by extraordinary animals / written by Linda Ashman ; illustrated by Aparna Varma. Toronto : Kids Can Press, [2023] 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes poems and factual information about animals, structured in a guessing game format. Includes bibliographical references. Eat my dust -- Catch me if you can -- Blurred bird -- Slowpoke -- Frequent flyer -- Who turned off the lights? -- Aerie architect -- Toothy tools -- Marine Michelangelo -- Lap happy -- I warned you! -- Champion chomper -- Super stinkers -- Speed eater -- One of a kind -- Practically perfect -- All I need in one trunk -- Hey, small fry! -- The simple life -- Protecting endangered animals -- About measurements and make poems. "Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived tortoises, deep-dwelling snailfish and more). Each playful persona poem is told from the point of view of a different animal and invites readers to guess who's the fastest flyer, strongest biter, best artist -- even the smelliest! The entertaining, spirited poems are followed by a page turn that shows readers if their guess was correct and offers non-fiction information about each critter. At the end of the book, readers are invited to pick their favorite creature -- but with poems this charming, and bright illustrations full of personality, it will be hard to choose. This winning combination of animal science and poetry is a perfect pick for even the youngest animal lovers."-- Provided by publisher. 20240729. Riddles. Animals Habits and behavior. Animals. Biodiversity. Guessing games. Poetry. Varma, Aparna, illustrator. QS5