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I WAS: THE STORIES OF ANIMAL SKULLS teaches children all about skulls and shows pictures of what the animals look like alive before all that's left is their bones. While death and bones are usually a morbid topic, this book colors the subject in a positive light that will spark a child's curiosity. The writing is lyrical and educational which held my daughter's attention. The illustrations highlight the details of skulls, but I do feel like the words were hard to read in some places because of the coloring. In the back of the book, the author revisits the animals featured while teaching more about the differences in their skulls. It shows how not all creatures were made the same. I like how the author also teaches about the human skull and what each part is responsible for.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children who are fascinated by animals and biology like my daughter is. It's a unique way to learn about what is and what was: what happens to us after our bodies decay and only bones are left.