Pretty Close, But Not the Same: A Side-By-Side Look at Confusable Critters by Fleming, Meg

Pretty Close, But Not the Same: A Side-By-Side Look at Confusable Critters

In this funny and fascinating picture book, learn about pairs of similar animals that are often confused...
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Author: Meg Fleming
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Pretty Close, But Not the Same: A Side-By-Side Look at Confusable Critters by Fleming, Meg

Pretty Close, But Not the Same: A Side-By-Side Look at Confusable Critters

$23.98

Pretty Close, But Not the Same: A Side-By-Side Look at Confusable Critters

$23.98
Author: Meg Fleming
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
In this funny and fascinating picture book, learn about pairs of similar animals that are often confused for each other, and what makes them different!

Tortoises and turtles, leopards and tigers, and crocodiles and gators all have similarities. But these easily confusable creatures are NOT the same!

Did you know that a dolphin has a bottlenose, while a porpoise has a snout? Or that a manatee's tail is shaped like a paddle, and a dugong's like a whale? Or that monkeys have tails, but apes do not?

With humorous text and hilarious illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover what makes these animals special!

Author: Meg Fleming
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781665978996
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026

About the Author
Meg Fleming is the author of Sometimes Rain, I Heart You, Here Comes Ocean!, Wondering Around, and The Everything Trail. A former voice teacher, Meg draws on her love of rhythm, rhyme, and lyricism to create and imagine stories. She lives in Minneapolis with her family. Visit her at MegFleming.net.

Steph Stilwell is a New York Times bestselling illustrator of books including I, Rock by Katie Slivensky and I Love You So Mush! by Dori Elys. Steph received her BFA in illustration from MICA and has since collaborated with clients like American Greetings, Snapchat, BarkBox, and Trader Joe's. When she isn't making work for clients, you'll likely find her scribbling in her sketchbook, binge-watching a cooking show, or baking. Steph is based in Brooklyn, New York, and you can learn more at StephStilwell.com.

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