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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
littlejediarchive's review
4.0
Gorgeous art, which is what I wanted it for. Odd to me tho that many animals have no associated text, and disappointing that some have incorrect text. This may be a translation issue in some cases, but others are just errors. (For example, the rattlesnake paragraph claims that all rattlesnakes have rattles: they do not. Humans finding them via sound and senselessly killing them has lead to many snakes no longer being born with working rattles. That same text also called rattlesnakes "poisonous" when of course they are safe to eat, but venomous.)
So I totally recommend it for the art, but not for any kind of educational purposes.
So I totally recommend it for the art, but not for any kind of educational purposes.
kuiperage's review
5.0
The artwork in this book is stunning! The fawn in the tall grass, the snow leopard, owl, mountain lion, salamander, jellyfish, the monarch butterfly that spans both pages! What a beautiful and visually satisfying book, 144 pages, large size, quality paper. I saw a review of this book on Amazon from someone who said they cut some of the pages out and framed them - and while that horrifies me as a book lover, I can understand it as an art lover.
Now I need to seek out Dieter Braun's companion books, Wild Animals of the South and Wild Animals of the World.
kittyg's review
5.0
*I was sent this for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
HONESTLY THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS I'VE EVER READ. I would recommend this to any, and everyone. This is, quite simply, stunning. It's a non-fiction illustrated book which focuses on various animals from the Northern regions of Earth. A lot of the animal images are accompanied by some information about the daily habits of that animal. I found that whilst I did know some of what was mentioned, a lot was still super interesting and the paragraphs are short, sweet and informative.
Most of the animals are illustrated in multiple poses using a very geometric set of forms and shapes, and this gives such a beautiful image every time, that I couldn't help but pour over each one multiple times in wonder. The way that Dieter Braun chooses to pose the animals, to show them on a backdrop native to their habitat, or to show them as they move is incredible. Although the style Braun uses is not 'accurate' in terms of reality, it's SO accurate in terms of form, shape and movement. Every animal is depicted beautifully and every one has it's own true identity. Not one page of this book let me down, every single one was captivating and worthy of being a print all on its own!!!
Honestly I am amazed by the beauty of the colours, the softness of the images, and the way that Braun makes this style work for every one. All of them were exceptionally well-designed, coloured and posed, and I have nothing but utter praise for this book. Truly I am so excited that there will be another book (Wild Animals of the South) coming out in future as this is a book I know every child (and adult alike) would be happy to own. It's so beautiful and makes the imagination run wild... Pure perfection in a book, 5*s and recommended to ALL :)
HONESTLY THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS I'VE EVER READ. I would recommend this to any, and everyone. This is, quite simply, stunning. It's a non-fiction illustrated book which focuses on various animals from the Northern regions of Earth. A lot of the animal images are accompanied by some information about the daily habits of that animal. I found that whilst I did know some of what was mentioned, a lot was still super interesting and the paragraphs are short, sweet and informative.
Most of the animals are illustrated in multiple poses using a very geometric set of forms and shapes, and this gives such a beautiful image every time, that I couldn't help but pour over each one multiple times in wonder. The way that Dieter Braun chooses to pose the animals, to show them on a backdrop native to their habitat, or to show them as they move is incredible. Although the style Braun uses is not 'accurate' in terms of reality, it's SO accurate in terms of form, shape and movement. Every animal is depicted beautifully and every one has it's own true identity. Not one page of this book let me down, every single one was captivating and worthy of being a print all on its own!!!
Honestly I am amazed by the beauty of the colours, the softness of the images, and the way that Braun makes this style work for every one. All of them were exceptionally well-designed, coloured and posed, and I have nothing but utter praise for this book. Truly I am so excited that there will be another book (Wild Animals of the South) coming out in future as this is a book I know every child (and adult alike) would be happy to own. It's so beautiful and makes the imagination run wild... Pure perfection in a book, 5*s and recommended to ALL :)
ellieabrey's review
4.0
An excellent collection of animals living in the Northern hemisphere. The illustrations are beautiful, a lovely collection for any classroom.
lopielovesbooks's review
5.0
I will say 5 for the artwork, because it's so lovely but a 3.5 for content. I really don't like that only some of the animals get a little paragraph of information. It would have been nice to have information about each animal included. But really, the star in this book is the pictures.
toebean5's review
4.0
In all honesty, this was not a complete read- it was a skim; but the illustrations are just so lovely I had to jot it down here so I could remember it. The style reminded me a bit of Charley Harper- and about animals, so I imagine it would be wonderful for a young person's nonfiction collection.
scoutfinch75's review
5.0
This non fiction book is AMAZING! The illustrations are sublime, the information about the animals is fascinating and informative. ( My children loved reading the Latin names for all the animals. )
Every page is adorned with images of animals from all over the world. From polar bears in North America, to roe deer in Europe, to red pandas in Asia.
Wild Animals of the North most definitely takes the reader on an exciting journey of discovery and introduces us to animals we may not know much about.
Suitable for all ages, young children will be spellbound by the stunning pictures, whilst older children and adults will fall in love with the words too.
In conclusion, a magnificent book that is guaranteed to enthrall anyone and everyone who finds themselves amongst it's the pages.
I received a copy of Wild Animals of the North in exchange for an honest review
This book would make a most wonderful gift, and I have already purchased one for a little boy who fell in love with my copy. (He borrowed it as he LOVES animals, and his mum told me that he spent the entire weekend looking at the pictures and asking her to read the text to him)
Every page is adorned with images of animals from all over the world. From polar bears in North America, to roe deer in Europe, to red pandas in Asia.
Wild Animals of the North most definitely takes the reader on an exciting journey of discovery and introduces us to animals we may not know much about.
Suitable for all ages, young children will be spellbound by the stunning pictures, whilst older children and adults will fall in love with the words too.
In conclusion, a magnificent book that is guaranteed to enthrall anyone and everyone who finds themselves amongst it's the pages.
I received a copy of Wild Animals of the North in exchange for an honest review
This book would make a most wonderful gift, and I have already purchased one for a little boy who fell in love with my copy. (He borrowed it as he LOVES animals, and his mum told me that he spent the entire weekend looking at the pictures and asking her to read the text to him)
rdyourbookcase's review
5.0
Even readers with no interest in animals will love this book for it’s illustrations. They create movement and bring the animals to life. Amazing.
mistercrow's review
5.0
Best illustrated natural science book for kids ever. Can't wait for Wild Animals of the South!
Really worth owning this book.
Really worth owning this book.
mat_tobin's review
4.0
This is a wonderfully illustrated exploration of the North Hemisphere's wild animals. Illustrated by Dieter Braun, this volume is beautiful to look at and I enjoyed the playful style in which he writes about the different animals. It has been written in a way that shows a step back, somewhat from the traditional non-fiction animal books and almost touches on a storytelling voice in which the illustrations and words bring forth more of a mystical majesty to the animals. Here's an example taken from the Red Deer:
'The king of the forest needs his mighty antlers to intimidate the competition during mating season, but every year he gets a new crown. In the spring, he discards these old bones and a new pair grows over the next hundred days. During this time, he doesn't bother the red deer too much though, as outside of the mating season this great ruminant is a rather peace-loving fellow.'
'The king of the forest needs his mighty antlers to intimidate the competition during mating season, but every year he gets a new crown. In the spring, he discards these old bones and a new pair grows over the next hundred days. During this time, he doesn't bother the red deer too much though, as outside of the mating season this great ruminant is a rather peace-loving fellow.'