Photographer
and author David FitzSimmons is known internationally as a superb photographer,
especially of intimate and up-close portraits of animals. He also has a knack
for writing prose suited for young readers that is fun and informative.
Combine
his photography and prose together and you have Volumes One and Two of his
Curious Critters books that are pure visual delights.
Readers
(both young and old) are treated to silhouetted, full color photos of various small
land, air and water critters of all types.
The photos are so bright and crisp one can almost feel the fur or scales
of each animal. The details are
eye-popping and the colors vibrant.
What
a wonderful way to introduce youngsters to the world of animals! I have to admit my inner youngster was
fascinated by each image while my ‘adult’ side appreciated the technical skill
it takes to pull off each photo.
Beside
the whimsical text each book features a Natural History section in the back
that goes into the more ‘scientific’ facts of each critter. Pick up both books today-your kids and
grandkids will love them.