This fantastical book of animals in unexpected places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and much more!
With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats.
Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite, Squirrels in Antarctica sparks boundless imagination. Is it a book? Is it a game? Can it be both?!
Squirrels in Antarctica by Sari Karplus serves as a delightful portal into the vast and varied realms of animals and geography, sparking a child’s curiosity and imagination. This enchanting book takes young readers on a whimsical journey where creatures and insects find themselves in delightfully improbable scenarios, far from their natural realms. From a porcupine strolling through Paris clad in pink to a skunk endeavoring to remain odorless, and from a narwhal seeking rest in New York to a piglet dining with a spork, Karplus brings these scenes to life with lyrical rhymes and vivid, dynamic illustrations.
Karplus’s writing style is exceptionally child-friendly, featuring succinct, engaging sentences that captivate both young readers and adults. The book’s structure, while not following a traditional narrative, offers an educational exploration of a wide range of animals, actions, and locales. It encourages children to expand their understanding of the world, introducing them to diverse environments from the Earth’s landscapes to the cosmic expanse of Saturn’s rings. The illustrations are a standout feature, with each scenario depicted in rich, colorful detail, creating a unique and immersive visual experience. The book encourages children to think creatively and embrace the boundless possibilities of their imaginations, fostering an environment where the extraordinary is not just possible but celebrated. What makes Squirrels in Antarctica particularly captivating is its embrace of the fantastical. Each page turn is an adventure, filled with anticipation for the next delightful absurdity.
Karplus’s humor and lively pacing make the reading experience both entertaining and engaging, ideal for nurturing a lifelong love of reading. This book isn’t just a reading experience; it’s a journey into a world where the unexpected is the norm, making it a brilliant choice for inspiring young minds to learn, laugh, and dream.
Squirrels in Antarctica is a delightful picture book based on a brand-new word game. The zany drawings by illustrator Todd Wilkerson bring a variety of animals and places to life, like the relatively rare (but not impossible) specter of squirrels in Antarctica, hippos cleaning dishes at the kitchen sink, a porcupine riding a bike in Paris (wearing pink), and more.
Young readers and read-aloud adults are invited to enjoy and participate in ideas of the absurd as animals appear well outside their environments and comfort zones to repose, dance, and fly through impossible scenarios.
Kids who enjoy humor, whimsical scenarios, and delightful prompts to imagine all kinds of impossibilities within the world (and beyond) will appreciate the story's vibrant, revealing dance through unlikely scenarios.
Squirrels in Antarctica is highly recommended for its creative perspective, its originality, and its delightful, colorful romp through life. It should find a place on library shelves and in the hands of adults seeking creative, lively, imaginative picture books.
"Top shelf humor at its very best!"
"The humor in Sari Karplus's magnificently animated tale reminded me of none other than those from the very talented Dr. Seuss."
Squirrels in Antarctica Receives a Gold Literary Titan Award
The Literary Titan Book Awards are awarded to books that have astounded and amazed us with unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters, and original ideas. These books deserve extraordinary praise, and we are proud to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and imagination of these talented authors. The Gold Award is bestowed on books that expertly deliver complex characters, intricate worlds, and thought-provoking themes. The ease with which the story is told is a reflection of the author’s talent in exercising fluent, powerful, and appropriate language.
We are honored to announce that Squirrels in Antarctica has received a Mom's Choice Gold Award in humor! This award honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services.
WINNER in the Picture Books Fiction category for the Story Monsters Approved Award
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