About This Book:
Meet the loris in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, part of a series that focuses on endangered species.
“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series
Did you know lorises have night vision? That’s why they have such big eyes. In fact, their eyes are so sensitive, bright light can be almost blinding to them.
And did you know that lorises are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and humans? They are the only primates in the whole world that are venomous. If they feel scared or threatened, they can deliver a nasty, painful, and sometimes even deadly bite.
But did you also know lorises are endangered and need our help? With humans chopping down rainforests and taking lorises from their homes to make them pets, these unique primates need our protection more than ever.
Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
*Review Contributed By Sara Perrera, Staff Reviewer*
Informative and Engaging
Hello, I’m a Loris is the sixth installment in Hayley and John Rocco’s captivating “Meet the Wild Things” series. This non-fiction book introduces readers to the world of the Loris, telling its story from the animal’s own perspective.
Like the other books in the series, this book is filled with interesting facts that will instantly draw young readers in. Did you know there are dozens of loris species? How about that the loris has a venomous bite? This book is a treasure trove of interesting facts. The loris is an engaging narrator who includes the reader in the book by asking them questions. John Rocco’s illustration style is unique, and the pictures in this book look incredibly realistic. At the end of the book, there are bonus pages that provide readers with additional information and ways they can help the loris species.
Hello, I’m a Loris is the perfect introduction to this truly remarkable animal that will have readers wanting to devour the whole series.
