Pigs Aren't Dirty, Bears Aren't Slow: And Other Truths About Misunderstood Animals

Uncovers the truth and provides fascinating facts for young readers to appreciate and enjoy. Highly Recommended.--Ming Wong"Canadian Materials" (09/16/2005)

High marks for vivid imagery... these lively excursions into the natural world will leave young readers with clearer views of how supposedly familiar animals really look, behave and for the most part, play beneficial roles.

Explains the mistaken assumptions clearly... This book will satisfy animal lovers.... Recommended.--Michelle Glatt"Library Media Connection" (02/01/2006)

I am certain that this book will provoke much gleeful discussion between children and their woefully mistaken elders.--Donna J. Carothers"Science Books and Films" (11/01/2005)

All children are fascinated with animals. Joanna Boutilier, a teacher, writer, and editor, does an excellent job of dispelling many common misconceptions about animals in her first book, Pigs Aren't Dirty, Bears Aren't Slow and Other Truths About Misunderstood Animals. Boutilier identifies the myths and misunderstandings children develop as they try to make sense of bats, bears, lions, owls, pigs, sharks, snakes, spiders, toads, and wolves. Throughout the book, Ben Hodson, a self-taught artist and nature lover who has been around animals all his life, depicts the creatures in a comical way that solidifies these common misconceptions. In addition to the illustrations, the book is accompanied by "Name That Creature" that identifies the different kinds of animals within each species and a section for further readings on these creatures. Pigs Aren't Dirty, Bears Aren't Slow uncovers the truth and provides fascinating facts for young readers to appreciate and enjoy. Highly Recommended.--Ming Wong"Canadian Materials" (09/16/2005)

Enhanced with full color illustrations, an informative book provides facts about snakes, bears, owls, spiders, and other creatures that have been maligned through false, but common, expressions, such as "blind as a bat" and "dirty pig." Simultaneous.