Adorable and incredibly sweet little book, that’s both entertaining and informative. I loved reading this to my one year old and eight year old. Stunning illustrations and lovely story! 🥰

First it is clear the writer is someone that observes animals. Not only because of the facts given about them but because of the animals chosen. You will have to look far and wide to see an African crowned crane depicted in just about anything. So, the story is a very Wild Kratts style tale with animals on the adventure instead of people. Casper, a black cat, wakes in a tree and travels with a giraffe meeting other animals along the way. I was very glad to see a snake appear and not as a villain but a helper as this is my favorite animal. I was humored to see the naming style of the animals addressed. Most have a name starting with the same letter or sound as their species, (Casper the Cat. Cassie the crane. etc.) At times I found some of the dialogue and tags odd, but it is easy to get by and could be because this book is targeted at young children. A nice story about animals and working together.

This is perfect for an elementary school classroom. The extra facts about the various animals introduced in the book makes for a great educational opportunity. The story is fun and would keep students engaged in the material, while the beautiful illustrations would draw any reader in deeper. What a fun way to introduce children to the animals in Africa!