{"product_id":"at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth-9781536235258","title":"At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Elliott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.72h x 9.62w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536235258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Elliott \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning author of many books for children, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling \u003ci\u003eAnd Here's to You!\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include \u003ci\u003eOn the Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e In the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, all illustrated by Holly Meade;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand more recently \u003ci\u003eAt the Poles\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eClover Robin\u003c\/b\u003e is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFirsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"David Elliott \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48351830704285,"sku":"9781536235258","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_b86d1e25-b59c-49a5-ae36-4b243ba35ad6.jpg?v=1779982136","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/at-the-edge-curious-creatures-of-planet-earth-9781536235258","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}