{"product_id":"counting-lions-portraits-from-the-wild-isbn-9780763682071","title":"Counting Lions: Portraits from the Wild","description":"\u003cb\u003eA spectacular, visually stunning celebration of wildlife—and gentle counting book—that can be enjoyed by the entire family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExquisite charcoal drawings of ten endangered creatures—lions, elephants, giraffes, pandas, tigers, chimpanzees, penguins, turtles, macaws, and zebras—startle the viewer with their size and astonishing detail. A poetic text notes each creature’s particular qualities and behavior, while providing a quiet counting exercise and a reminder that these animals must be cherished and protected.Arresting charcoal portraits of endangered animals, drawn in near-photographic detail, command attention in this counting book...Endnotes offering information about the animals and their endangered statuses conclude this powerful tribute to vulnerable creatures.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalton’s photo-realistic charcoal portraits are exquisitely rendered, and the decision to depict several from a head-on perspective ensures that readers will make direct eye contact and empathize with these creatures...this handsome offering makes an excellent introduction to this topic.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large part of its allure relies on its large size and the conscientious design of the pages...It's beautifully executed.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stunning portrait of beautiful creatures in a book with a strong environmental message.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA profound and transfixing look at the endangered animal residents of our world.\u003cbr\u003e—USA Today\u003cb\u003eKatie Cotton \u003c\/b\u003estudied English at Oxford University and worked in education before becoming a writer and editor of children's picture books. She lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Walton\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught, award-winning artist who works at Bury Art Museum in Manchester, U.K. He lives in England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304254820581,"sku":"NP9780763682071","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763682071.jpg?v=1767724179","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/counting-lions-portraits-from-the-wild-isbn-9780763682071","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}