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Fur, Feather, Fin: All of Us Are Kin

Diane Lang, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis

This rhyming picture book tours the animal kingdom, moving from mammals to millipedes and beyond. It presents many kinds of animals while explaining the bonds they share. Color illustrations accompany the verse, and back matter offers suggestions for further study. The book’s central idea is that animals across this varied kingdom are connected.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Nature · Poetry · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
May 1, 2018
ISBN-13
9781481447096
Language
English
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