One Sentence Summary
Roger Priddy’s First 100 Animals is a visual encyclopedia of the world’s most recognizable and beloved creatures, from wild animals to pets and farm animals.
Book Genre
Children’s book
Main Topic of the Book
The book focuses on the first 100 animals that children should learn about, from widely recognized animals such as cats, dogs, and elephants, to lesser-known critters like eels, anteaters, and geckos.
Key Ideas
- Vivid Visuals – Colorful photographs and illustrations offers an engaging and immersive look at each animal.
- Fun and Informative Facts – Fun facts about each animal provides an introduction into the animal kingdom.
- Habitat Information – Each animal is described in a fun, easy-to-understand way on one page so that children can learn where the animal lives and how it survives.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Animal Categories – The book is divided into four main categories: Wild Animals, Farm Animals, Pets, and Sea Creatures, each one providing a different introduction into the animal kingdom.
- Photos and Illustrations – Each page includes colorful, engaging photographs and illustrations of each animal.
- Fun Facts – Fun facts about each animal provide an engaging way for children to learn about animals.
- Location Facts – Information about each animal’s habitat, diet, and how it survives in the wild is included on each page.
Key Takeaways
- Children will learn about 100 of the most recognizable and beloved animals in the world in an engaging and immersive way
- Vivid photographs and illustrations presents an entertaining way for children to learn about animals
- Fun facts and habitat information on each page ensures that children will receive a comprehensive introduction to the animal kingdom
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Roger Priddy is an established author of over 200 authoritative books for young children, including several bestsellers such as Priddy’s Big Dig Book and Opposites. Through Priddy’s books, he ensures that children of all ages have an opportunity to explore and learn. Priddy holds a doctorate in Child Development from the University of Birmingham.
Target Audience
The target audience is children aged 6 and under.
Publisher and First Publication Date
First 100 Animals was published by Macmillan Children’s Books in 2013.