Editorial Review 1:

What a delightful book about chipmunks!

I have many chipmunks in my yard but I learned so much from this book that I didn't know.

Lieve Snellings's wonderful photographs are clear and detailed, with beautiful close-ups. There is easy-to-understand information about the types of chipmunks found worldwide and their scientific names. Each photo has interesting text that describes a bit more about the appearance, lifecycle, and habits of the chipmunk.

New vocabulary is introduced and explained well. I love the illustration of how chipmunks dig their burrows with all the hidden ""snack rooms"".

This book is sure to appeal to children of all ages who love animals and all those interested in knowing more about the natural world.

I love this book!

Nancy Rose, author/photographer/illustrator of « The Secret Life of Squirrels » series.

Editorial Review 2:

Chipmunk Secrets» appears as a very pleasant and educational book. The photos are extensive and diverse, covering all aspects of chipmunks (ground squirrels). The author, Lieve Snellings, has gained a significant amount of knowledge from following chipmunks for a considerable amount of time. It also shows her love for the subject, which is certainly a plus.

Young readers will appreciate the well-integrated texts and visual information in the illustrations.

The idea of integrating Fiston's character into the world of chipmunks is a good idea, as it directly involves the readers in the story.

In general, I am very impressed with this book.

Great job, Snellings!

Niki Colemont, world-renowned squirrel photographer. Winner of the 2022 National Geographic Photography Competition and Winner of the 2023 European Photography Prize.

Editorial Review 3:

Chipmunks are wonderful little animals with intriguing personalities. One of them is a chipmunk named Fiston. This cute little rodent is eager to share with us all aspects of a chipmunk's life. Fiston explains why these animals are called "chipmunks", where they live, and how they prepare for the winter. Fiston invites us into their dwellings and shows us where chipmunks keep their food stocks. Fiston reveals the interesting features of the anatomy of chipmunks and unexpected facts about their diet. Do you know how many babies chipmunks usually have? Chipmunk Secrets by Lieve Snellings is an educational non-fiction book for children from 6 to 11 years of age and adult nature lovers.

Chipmunk Secrets will capture children's attention from the first page. Lieve Snellings's amazing photographs illustrate every habit and characteristic of these lovely animals. I appreciated the perfect editorial work. The author's appealing writing style and handy footnotes allow children to grasp scientific terms, like granivores. Lieve shares many lesser-known fun facts about chipmunks. I didn't know that chipmunks were called "little Swiss" in Quebec, Canada. The story of this name is fascinating. Also, the picture demonstrates how intricate a chipmunk's burrow can be. The author even adds a legend of the Iroquois people, interpreting why chipmunks have stripes on their backs. The chipmunk narrator makes the book interactive and brings young readers closer to these animals and their natural habitats. The more we learn about nature and animals, the more responsible we are for the environment. Chipmunk Secrets will stay with children forever and will shape their perception of the natural world.

Nino Lobiladze for Readers’ Favorite