Curious Me!® Animals

A Beautiful Way to Introduce Babies and Toddlers to the Amazing World of Animals

Curious Me!® Animals is a light and lyrical board book that introduces babies and toddlers to all sorts of fascinating animals, from the familiar housecat to the elusive sloth. Alison Behnke’s fun text is perfectly matched to Mirella Mariani’s whimsical illustrations, a treat for young children and their adults alike. Together, readers will learn animal names, behaviors, and habitats.

Curious Me!® Animals supports early learning by introducing important concepts and vocabulary, while helping caregivers:

• Introduce children to animals and environments with bright, engaging illustrations
• Encourage awareness of the world and the creatures who share it with us
• Respond to toddlers’ questions and natural curiosity

Collect all of the artfully illustrated Curious Me!® Board Books to start children on a lifetime of learning.

| Curious Me!® Animals is a “my first” style board book, introducing babies and toddlers to all sorts of animals, from familiar fish to elusive sloths. Each of the books in the Curious Me! Board Books series is brightly illustrated by a different artist, making the series uniquely collectible. These books support literacy development by introducing important concepts with rich vocabulary, engaging text, and artistic visuals. Additionally, the series meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books—including diversity in representation of toddlers and their experiences. |

Alison Behnke is a writer and editor. She has written dozens of books for children and she is curious about subjects ranging from animals and geography to history and fashion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mirella Mariani was born in a small town called Giussano, Italy. As a young child, she loved drawing, caring for animals, and being in nature. Mirella has illustrated many children’s books. She enjoys nature and animals—and she is very curious as well! She now lives in Milan with her two children, a cat, and a tortoise.