PHOTO ARK ABC

An Animal Alphabet in Poetry and Pictures

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From armadillo to zebra, this picture book pairs playful poems that celebrate the diversity of the animal world with the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore.

A dazzling journey through the animal kingdom, Photo Ark ABC invites children—and adults!—to linger over Sartore’s spectacular portraits of animals both familiar and little known, to look these incredible creatures in the eye and marvel at their shape, form, and expression. The photos are part of Sartore’s mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, with special attention given to rare and endangered species. Each animal is showcased in an original poem, adding up to a package of pictures, verse, and wordplay that will delight readers of all ages.

  • 2022 NCTE Notable Poetry Book

  • 2022 Blueberry Honor Book (Evanston Public Library)

National Geographic Kids
Ages 3 and up
ISBN 978-1-4263-7246-9

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