You Are a Raccoon!

Laurie Ann Thompson, Jay Fleck

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Dial Books for Young Readers,US
16 May 2023

Early learning: the senses

Series: Meet Your World

Climb and pounce like a raccoon with this adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book, part of a series that encourages very young readers to learn-through gentle interactivity and play-about the animals who share their world

Climb and pounce like a raccoon with this adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book, part of a series that encourages very young readers to learn-through gentle interactivity and play-about the animals who share their world

Crawl, cling climb! You may have seen a raccoon scurry up a tree or across the road just before dark. Did you know that raccoons stay up at night playing, hunting, and eating when you go to sleep? From birth to first stripes and beyond, discover all that goes into being a raccoon in this charming picture book, the second in the Meet Your World series.

This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals' families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let's meet your world!

""Truly a perfect blend of education and fun with the addition of adorable illustrations."" -SLJ

""Exceptionally adorable . . . Deftly connects natural human children's activities to raccoon behaviors."" -Kirkus

By: Laurie Ann Thompson
Illustrated by: Jay Fleck
Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 264mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780593529720
ISBN 10: 0593529723
Series: Meet Your World
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 16 May 2023
Recommended Age: From 1 to 3 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 0-5 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laurie Ann Thompson grew up in grew up in the fields and forests of northern Wisconsin and now lives between the mountains and the sea in western Washington state. A master naturalist and former software engineer, she writes to help her readers-and herself-better understand the world we all share. She is co-author of the Two Truths and a Lie series and author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including the teen how-to guide, Be a Changemaker, and Emmanuel's Dream, a picture book biography about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, which won the Schneider Family Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Children's Book. Jay Fleck is the best-selling illustrator of more than a dozen books for kids, including the Tiny T. Rex series co-created with author Jonathan Stutzman and the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde. When not creating books, Jay lives, runs, and creates in a suburb south of Chicago with his wife, their two kids, and their loyal dog, Otis.

Reviews for You Are a Raccoon!

"""A truly wonderful book that not only pulls readers in with a cute tale about animals but also incorporates activities that mimic the lives of raccoons—all while being educational! . . . This is truly a perfect blend of education and fun with the addition of adorable illustrations."" —SLJ ""Exceptionally adorable . . . Part of a series that spotlights familiar North American animals, the book deftly connects natural human children’s activities to raccoon behaviors without engaging in anthropomorphism. . . . Spare text on each page is accessible for emerging readers, and the full-color art’s soothing palette makes this ideal for a bedtime story. . . . Naturalistic and charming."" —Kirkus ""The Meet Your World series, which opened with You Are a Honey Bee! and You Are a Raccoon! [and You Are a Robin!], offers young children information about animals that they might see in their yard or neighborhood park. The engaging, second-person narrative provides intriguing facts without becoming too detailed, while further information [appears] in the back matter."" —Booklist"