JAN THORNHILL's science, nature, and animal-based books have received multiple honors, most recently the Vicky Metcalf award for her body of work. Jan lives in Peterborough County, Ontario, where she spends her spare time looking for weird fungi in the woods with her dog, Ruby.
JACQUI LEE graduated from the Alberta College of Art & Design. She started her freelance illustration career in Vancouver, and branched into children's book illustration with the Murilla Gorilla series (written by Jennifer Lloyd, published by Simply Read). Jacqui is currently living in London, UK.
A charming introduction to the concept of classification in the
natural world...readers will enjoy following along with Josephine
as she explores what similarities she shares with all other living
things.
--The National Reading Campaign A charmingly simple way to help
children see how they fit into the world around them.
--Kirkus Reviews Praise for Kyle Goes Alone, also by Jan Thornhill
A nice choice to introduce young listeners to the rainforest and
celebrate independence.
-- School Library Journal A startlingly informative alternative to
the run-of-the-mill potty book.
-- Kirkus Praise for Winter's Coming, also by Jan Thornhill
Straightforward, approachable text, inventively illustrated in
paper collage that exudes color and warmth ... [a] sweet
introduction to the concept of seasons, complete with a curious and
likable heroine.
- Kirkus Reviews A perfect introduction to winter.
- School Library Journal Praise for Is This Panama?, also by Jan
Thornhill An unusual and attractive take on a perennially absorbing
topic.
- Kirkus Reviews Together, the text and images help make sense of a
few of nature's curiosities. A truly educational journey.
- Booklist
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