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Animal City

by Marc Nair   |  Ages 10+
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Animal City
Animal City

Poetic urban tales, animals with human quirks.

If you're someone who finds delight in the unexpected crossovers between the animal kingdom and human society, "Animal City" is for you. The whimsy in these stories, paired with moments that may just make you chuckle, turns the concrete jungle into a playground of the imagination. Plus, the added audio dimension brings a jazzy vibe to the verses, enhancing the experience beyond the page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Marc Nair   |  Ages 10+
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ISBN: 9789810913342
Authors: Marc Nair
Publisher: Red Wheelbarrow Books
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

Cockroaches are secret intellectuals, squids are short-sighted romantics, and squirrels are revenge-seeking mercenaries. Listen to their stories as they spill onto the streets of Animal City. Animal City by Marc Nair, with illustrations by Vanessa Chan, is a fun and fresh collection of poems narrating the adventures of animals in the city and includes stories of revenge-seeking squirrels, intellectual cockroaches, and competitive pigeons. Animal City is aimed at readers aged 10 to 14, but can be enjoyed by both the young and the young at heart. In addition, the book includes a link to Animal City Sounds, a bonus feature whereby all the poems are read or sung to an urban, jazzy soundtrack for all to enjoy. Author: Marc Nair. Publication Date: 2014.
 

Poetic urban tales, animals with human quirks.

If you're someone who finds delight in the unexpected crossovers between the animal kingdom and human society, "Animal City" is for you. The whimsy in these stories, paired with moments that may just make you chuckle, turns the concrete jungle into a playground of the imagination. Plus, the added audio dimension brings a jazzy vibe to the verses, enhancing the experience beyond the page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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