Who's Looking? - by Carol Matas (Hardcover)

About the Book

In this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister explore the land around them while various animals and insects look on. The art reflects the world as viewed by the animals, along with the text explaining some science behind each animal's unique type of vision.

Book Synopsis

★"In this delightfully original nonfiction picture book... the readable text offers understandable science, while the engaging illustrations promote careful investigation. A valuable addition to science and nature collections. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal, starred review

How do animals see the world? It turns out, very differently.

In this nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister's outdoor adventure (hiking through the forest, picnicking in the grass and swimming in the ocean) is overseen by the local fauna. The way those animals view the girls is very different from how the girls see each other. Goats see far and wide in a panorama, whales don't see color the way humans do and a high-soaring eagle's sharp vision can clearly see a tiny mouse far below. Through clever illustrations and scientific prose, we are reminded that while we may see things differently, we all share this life together on planet Earth.

Review Quotes

★"In this delightfully original nonfiction picture book... the readable text offers understandable science, while the engaging illustrations promote careful investigation. A valuable addition to science and nature collections. Highly recommended."

-- "School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review"

"Author Carol Matas offers a unique perspective on how different animals view the world to provide young audiences with fun and engaging facts about living things."

-- "BC Books for Schools"

"Will delight readers of all ages...A magical and wonderful story that is not only accessible but enjoyable for readers of all abilities. This is a rich addition to the abundant genre of animal books as it offers a new and engaging perspective that will appeal to the inquisitive nature of primary school children."-- "Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News"

"Every scene is interesting...Young readers will enjoy pointing out the differences and hopefully be encouraged to take closer looks during their own adventures."-- "Booklist"

"A great concept for a picture book, and Li's illustrations are gorgeous enough to stand on their own...A beautiful, almost meditative reflection on the abundance of the natural world."-- "Quill & Quire"

"Well-organized, succinct, child-friendly and inquisitive...An eye-opening STEAM picture book. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"