Genius Eyes is an educational illustrated books for kids to learn about wildlife, in particular their eyes and related matters. Adults will also enjoy learning about it all too.
The visuals are bright and fun. Very cool!
It's packed with information. A very interesting concept. The only issue I have with it was the choice of font. I believe it's too small (narrow) and whimsical; a more neutral one would make the reading experience a bit more comfortable (adding more pages to spread to amount of information would have made the pages "breathe" more too.)

I received an electronic ARC from NorthSouth Books Inc. through NetGalley.
Anlauf's latest in the Genius Animals series.
The author offers readers the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of animals who use their eyes in important ways. I appreciate how she breaks down the categories and offers short paragraph text for each animal on a page spread. Elementary level readers can read through straight or read about certain animals only. The illustrations capture the species and show a small portion of their environments. A definite addition to libraries in their animals or natural science areas.

The Genius book series (Genius Eyes, Genius Ears, etc.) is thorough, with bitesized chunks of information captioning various parts of the illustrated pages. Readers have the opportunity to learn a few quick facts or enjoy the pages all at once. I always recommend children's nonfiction books for adults because it's an accessible way to learn new information. The Genius book series would be perfect for anyone interested in animal adaptations.

I recommend this book for schools and libraries.

Special thank you to NorthSouth Books Inc. for the advanced reader access!

This book was such a joy to read—fun, fascinating, and filled with wonderful facts about animal diversity. Genius Eyes takes readers on a journey through the science and biology of animal eyes, showcasing the powerful and unique abilities that make each species special.

Not only did my niece love discovering new animals and their incredible vision, but the book also resonated with her on a personal level. She recently got glasses, and reading about animals with their own unique ways of seeing seemed to validate her experience and remind her that differences can be strengths.

With engaging information, charming illustrations, and subtle lessons about self-acceptance, this book is more than just educational—it’s also heartwarming. A truly special read that belongs in classrooms, libraries, and homes alike.

Enjoyed this informative book about animal eyes with a spread for each animal. Gives young readers a better understanding about animals and engaged curiosity.

Wow! What an informative and engaging book! The illustrations were captivating and I was really impressed by the knowledge shared inside. Definitely a great book to have!

Who knew there was that much to learn about animal eyes?! Genius Eyes is an engaging nonfiction encyclopedia-style book that investigates the many incredible eye adaptations found in nature. The information within was very detailed while still be accessible to elementary-age kids. The sketched illustrations were both inviting and accurate. A great nonfiction addition to the elementary library!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

WOW! Who knew a book about different kinds of eyes could be this much fun? And who knew eyes could be this different? What makes this really great, though, is that pictures and style make it easy to read, but we get to learn more technical words, too. Every school should have this.

BOOK REVIEW: “Genius Eyes: A Curious Animal Compendium” by Lena Anlauf and Vitali Konstantinov

Have you ever stopped to consider the amazing differences between the animals of our world? How about how each animal’s eyes are special and unique to them? In this collection, you’ll learn about many different animals and how they are unique! You’ll learn about:

👀 Giant eyes
👀 Talking eyes
👀 Accessorized eyes
👀 Adaptable eyes
👀 Masked eyes
👀 Teary eyes
👀 Super pupils
👀 Many eyes
👀 Stalked eyes
👀 Scary eyes

Each section lists multiple animals and some unique facts about them! Do you know what makes a cat’s eyes glow in the dark? Did you know that eagles can see things faster than humans? Did you know that dark patches of fur or feathers around an animal’s eyes can act like sunglasses?

These are just a few examples of the unique facts you’ll find in this book! It’s sure to become a favorite for your smallest nature fan!

I think this book is adorable! As someone who loves science, I love the way the author and illustrator portrayed the animals, and made them seem so fun and interesting! I highly recommend.

I rate this book as 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion.

This is a beautiful book! I had a lot of fun reading this.

In addition to the primary focus on vision, some details I loved:
* Illustrations: very detailed and true-to-life.
* Great presentation of a variety of animal groups to show the diversity of eye forms and vision adaptations.
* Information about animal ecology, both relevant to vision (e.g., why some species are nocturnal, camouflage, how tarsiers locate prey at night) and other interesting facts of the species' ecology and life history.
* Age-appropriate scientific terminology: some children's books are too "simple" imo, almost talking down to the reader. This book does not! The author includes and explains terms like monochromat, dichromat, and eye anatomical terms (tapetum lucidum, etc.) in an age-appropriate manner. This is very well done. There is also a glossary and list of references!
* Eye adaptations: a personal favorite, as an evolutionary biologist. The descriptions and illustrations of cave salamanders, birds of paradise, and horned lizard are really fantastic.

This is a great book for kids and adults alike, but my best guess for age range is probably upper elementary through middle or high school. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone I know who has kids.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC.

Fun little book filled with fun facts! Perfect for people and children who love learning about the nature surrendering us!

Overall, I found this to be an informative and entertaining book that I think a lot of kids, especially those who love animals and learning new things about animals, would enjoy. There were a couple of formatting issues that did make a couple of sections of the book a bit difficult to get through. However, on the whole I thought this was a great book. I enjoyed learning some new things and I enjoyed the illustrations, especially the map that was included at the beginning of the book and the size chart included at the end. I'll be passing this title on to our children's librarian at my library to ensure that we purchase a copy to add to our collection upon publication and I look forward to checking out some of this author's other books in this series as well.

This book is great! We are actually using it for some science homeschool curriculum. Excellent book full of facts that keeps the kiddos attention because it’s also so beautiful!

A total delight! Informative, captivating, and beautiful illustrations. This will be an auto-buy for my kids (and myself) to enjoy. Thank you, NetGalley!

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Genius Eyes is a beautifully illustrated encyclopedia type book in the style of a sketchbook, all about the many different types of amazing (some even creepy) eyes of the animals on our planet.
This is an amazing series of books for children and filled with interesting and unique facts.
I'd never thought about the many different types of eyes and vision of animals compared to our own human ones, so this was absolutely fascinating.
This book and the rest in its series would make a beautiful collection to add to any library, school, or home.

This book is great. I loved the illustrations, and I loved the choice of animals. Good choice of which facts to present. I especially loved the index at the back that gave the list of animals and which page each was on, which is a bit rare in a picture book. I wished the text was a little larger, since my eyes are less genius than they used to be, but other than that, I have no notes. Extra love for the feathery owls. Thanks for letting me read the ARC.