Author: Steve Jenkins, Robin Page
Title: What do you do With a Tail Like This?
Illustrator: Steve Jenkins
Genre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Informational
Theme: Learning facts about animals
Primary and Secondary Characters: Various Animals
Primary and Secondary Characters: Various Animals
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book
Publishing Company: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2003
Brief Summary of How to Use With Students:
Beautifully constructed layout leads students into wondering and questioning why animals look the way they do. Students will also learn interesting facts about the animals illustrated.
This is a fantastic book to get children to discuss and participate in class. It can be used to introduce students to think about the five w’s: who, what, where, when, and why. It can also be used when introducing ecosystems and students can discuss which animals live in what area of the world. Students can also learn about how the animals survive and defend themselves.
