Publication date
April 15, 2015
Number of pages
32
Curriculum
Life Sciences
Lexile® Level
AD560L
Interest age
From 4
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"Speaks directly to young readers in a carefully constructed, elegant, accessible language that transcends the ordinary and demonstrates not even the slightest hint of condescension... This is a work that will be read and examined again and again, with something new to be discovered at every turn. Profound and entirely wonderful." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW
"An imaginative and illuminating catalog of various animals' problem-solving strategies...[a] heartening celebration of our kinship with other beings."
- Brain Pickings, 17/07/2015
"The depth of the images and the surprising facts work together to create a lovely connection between the readers and the natural world." - The Boston Globe, 22/05/2015
"Owlkids hit the mark with Wild Ideas." - The National Post, 27/03/2015
"Although most readers will be drawn to this book because of the animal content, they might pick up some problem-solving skills in the process." - School Library Journal, 24/04/2015
"Kelsey presents simple, powerful examples in warm, accessible language...beautifully presented and rich in ideas." - Booklist, 01/05/2015
"Encourages children to think creatively about solving their own problems and to use animals as inspiration and example...This is a nice addition to beginning science classrooms." - The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database, 05/06/2015
"This book introduces innovative thinking and problem-solving." - Library Media Connection, 21/08/2015
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens, 2015
Kirkus Best of 2015 Selection, 2015
Publication date
April 15, 2015
Number of pages
32
Curriculum
Life Sciences
Lexile® Level
AD560L
Interest age
From 4