This book contains poems about animalsfrom Asia, Australia, and Oceania, whichare extinct, rare, endangered, or threatened. The text includes sections on mammals;amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures;birds andbutterflies. The book concludeswith a special section of exquisite poems on honeyeaters and honeycreepersfrom several Hawaiian islands. Just asthe poems are suited to various reading levels, so also the artwork reflects artists of varyingages and abilities, from an eleven-year-old amateur to a retired professional. Through a variety of styles, the author engagesthe mind, emotions, and will of the reader, enablinghim/her to see the world through the eyes ofan Indian Python, Japanese Crane, Indian Rhino, Horseshoe Crab, or Long-Beaked Echidna, plus many more of your favorite creatures. As you read these aloud, consider whatyou can do to save the life of one speciesbefore it is gone forever.
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