My kids love to read non-fiction books with cool facts and real photography. We received a review copy of Animal Planet Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals by Charles Ghigna, which is a huge hit with them.
Although the book is recommended for ages 8-12, kids and adults of all ages will be fascinated by the animal photos. You simply won’t believe it til you see it. There are some really strange creatures roaming the Earth!
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This book is not about the kinds of animals most kids (and, to be honest, most adults) are familiar with. You won’t read about lions or giraffes in this book. But you will get to know some of the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, oddest animals including the star-nosed mole, the blobfish, and the fangtooth. It’s awesome and the kids love it.
There is more than 200 photographs throughout the book. Plus, the pages are loaded with interesting fun facts about some of the most obscure animals in the world – including some brand new discoveries!
When I browse this book with my kids, I am just as excited as they are to discover the strange, unusual, gross and cool animals. There have been several “Is that animal REALLY REAL?” moments. And it’s just as often me asking that question out loud as it is one of my kids!
I can’t fail to mention a little bit about the book’s most impressive author, Charles Ghigna. He is also known as Father Goose, is an award-winning poet, children’s author, speaker, and nationally syndicated feature writer. He is the author of more than 5,000 poems and more than 100 award-winning books.
This book is a wonderful gift idea for children who love to learn about animals – especially animals that are out of the ordinary. Plus, by purchasing this book, you will be supporting a great cause. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet’s initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.
Looking for more Animal Planet books for kids? See what we thought about the Animal Planet Animal Bites books and more Animal Bites books here.
Fran says
I’d keep it for my family, and put is on display as a coffee table book when kids are over to visit.
Debbie-Dabble says
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nickie says
I would give this to my son, he loves animals, especially gross animals.
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Brittney House says
I would love this for myself and my niece. I would read it to her.
Michelle C says
I would share this with my children. They love reading about animals.
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Jillian Too says
I would love to give it to my nephew.
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Mary Cloud says
I would give it to my son or my daughter
gala says
It would make an amazing gift for my daughter who love animals and books about them
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Austin Baroudi says
This would be for my nephew! He’s really into this stuff! Thanks so much for the chance!
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LaTanya says
I would give it to my son
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Vicky D says
My grandkids would love this!
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DebH says
Would give this to my granddaughter; she loves animals!
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Maryann Drapkin says
I would give this to my daughter. She is such an animal lover and would enjoy this book.
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Amanda Alvarado says
I would give it to our daughter! She would love it!
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Bridget Combs says
I would give this to my step-son.He would love it!
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Denise S says
I would give this to my grandson.
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Michelle Hill says
I would keep it for the library of books I have for kids that come to visit.
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susan smoaks says
I would keep this for myself. my family loves learning about animals.
Jennifer J says
I think my 9 year old nephew would absolutely love this book! Thank you!
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Brenda Elsner says
I would give this to my nephew!!
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MARIA simon says
I would give to my son
Laurie Emerson says
I would give this to my son and daughter. They would have so much fun learning about different animals.
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Paula Hafner says
I would give this to my son if I won.
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Carolina Dhabolt says
I would love to gift this book to my 10 year old son. It would be perfect, he loves animals & everything about them!
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Sarah Jestings says
I would give it to my Son.
Christian Alejandro says
I would give it to my niece. I know she’d love it.
Sand says
I would give this to my nephews.
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