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Pavla Hanackova (19902021) was a Czech author who studied English and Chinese at Palack University, Olomouc, and later worked as a children's book editor for Albatros. In addition to her love of travel, she had a deep passion for food and all things food-related. She hailed from a picturesque Moravian village surrounded by vineyards. Linh Dao spent much of her life in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she was born, before moving to the Czech Republic. She studied illustration in Brno and animation in Zln, where her graduation film earned several international awards. In 2016, she won a prize in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. After a stint in corporate life, she returned to freelancing as an illustrator and animator. She lives in Brno, where she survives mainly on potato chips and green tea.
This book was greatly enjoyable. The illustrations were colorful and adorable in depicting the wildlife. The narration was for older elementary, but I think younger children could also learn and be entertained by the content within the book. It's a great introduction into conservation, helping the environment, and learning about the world. I would greatly look forward to other selections by this author and illustrator! I will recommend this to my coworkers at our library! Jordan Gray, Librarian An informative book incorporated within a story. We not only learn more about the locations but also the animals that live there. There are so many kinds of habitats out there which makes this book a good intro for children. The illustrations are cute to look ate but perhaps the guidance of an adult can be there to explore each page in depth. Sally Xiong, Blogger
