Webkinz Gone Wild
Feast your eyes on these amazing creatures before they disappear. This stampede of wild animals, from Chinese Alligator to Grevy’s Zebra, are so rare, they’re all endangered. David McLiman’s bold and playful illustrations transform each letter into a work of art, graphically rendered with animal characteristics. Scales, horns, even insect wings transform the alphabet into animated life.
Once you take this eye-opening safari, you’ll never look at letters or animals with the same way again. A striking work of art and a zoological adventure, Gone Wild is sure to be loved by children and adults alike.
From School Library JournalGrade 3 Up–Although coordinated as a traditionalisti alphabet book, the letters here are far from ordinary. McLimans has invented a black-and-white iconic representation of 26 endangered animals, and his art is striking. For example, the newt’s eyes protrude somewhat from the sides of N, while it is tongue emerges from the lower point. An accompanying box on each page includes a small, stylized red-and-white effigy of the animal plus data in regards to it is class, habitat, range, and threats to it is survival. Back matter includes a paragraph regarding each creature along with a list of Web websites for organizations that aid endangered animals and books for further reading. This title will serve more as a tool to raise knowingness and a place to start out searching for selective information rather than as a source of facts. However, the arresting graphics and clean design will hold viewers’ attention and develop interest in the topic. The book could likewise serve as a starting point for art and design projects for students well above elementary school age.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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About the Author
David McLimans has won a good deal of awards for his editorial illustration, including an Award of Excellence from the Society of Newspaper Designers and a Certificate of Excellence from Print magazine. His work has appeared the Washington Post, AIGA, Time, the New York Times, the Progressive, Atlantic Monthly, and Harper’s. This is his primary children’s book. He lives and works in Madison, Wisconsin.
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32 of 33 humans found the following review helpful.
 Worthwhile addition to the home or school library
By D. Smith
Ostensibly regarding the alphabet, this book teaches so much more. Through clever illustrations, McLimans introduces children (and adults!) to a potpourri of endangered animals. Each page holds a stylized black-and-white illustration of the animal in the form of a letter along with a distinguished stylized red illustration of the animal. For instance, the head of the bald-headed Ukari is integrated into the shape of the letter U, while the entire animal is portrayed in red next to the letter design. Each page also holds facts regarding the animal (such as it is natural habitat and potential threats).
Students, teachers, and parents mesmerized in exotic or strange animals or getting more conscious of environmental issues will find this book worthwhile. This book is suitable for families or classrooms of mixed ages since younger children may exercise their letters while older children may learn regarding these strange and endangered animals.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
wild and wonderful
By Joan B. Johnston
this is a wonderfuly illustrated book that manages to incorporate the galore species of endangered animals names with the letters of the alphabet.While I purchased it for my grandson(2) he is too young to be grateful for it, so I have put it away for him to take pleasure in in the years ahead. I commend it for the art work and for all the info that is on each page.
6 of 7 persons found the following review helpful.
My baby loves the book
By J. Louie
My 16 months old in truth enjoyed the book. She likes the graphics – which is done in black and white. We adults enjoyed the actual reading portion. The data is very educational. I may see my baby reading this book with a dissimilar perspective when she is older.
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Hector
great video love what you do so cute
Mavis
I want spageti
love it
Zachary
lol! love it
Lydia
ss33 u rule!!!! ummmm btw ruby is the tree frogs name
Cortez
is that bandit the raccon at 0:05
Coleen
i luv the music XD
Wilbert
i dont think she wants 2 say her name
Eula
1 will u add me 2 is ruby ur real name
Chong
i have that spotted frog
Ella
u did verry good!!!!!!!!!
Leah
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Jerold
0:22 xD Croaker must be excited
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Clay
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Caroline
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Brock
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Cristina
i wish i have a house like that
Luz
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Cleo
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Rene
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Sharon
u really must have been bored lol “I WANT MY SPAGHETTI!!!!”
Joan
I WANT MY SPAGGETTI