“The point that every animal, no matter how seemingly weak, has ‘its own special way of surviving’ is effectively made. The narrative also offers discussion-encouraging questions, and the lively painted portraits depict the animals fairly realistically, placing them in simplified natural settings, sometimes with a humorous touch.” ―Booklist

“Friendly and approachable, this compendium is sure to create some new favorites in the animal kingdom.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Many diverse and fascinating animals depicted in humorous and informative portraits…” ―Foreword Reviews

Eureka! Gold Nonfiction Children’s Book Award ―California Reading Association, 2018

Golden Kite (Nonfiction Honor Book) ―Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, 2019

Massachusetts Book Awards (Honor Book) ―Massachusetts Center for the Book, 2019

Virginia Readers’ Choice (Master List) ―Virginia State Reading Association, 2020-2021

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Delaware Diamonds Awards (Nominee, K-2)―Diamond State Reading Association, 2019-2020

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association, 2019-2020

South Carolina Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians, 2020-2021

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Melissa Stewart earned degrees from Union College and New York University and worked as an editor. She is the author of more than sixty books and lives in Massachusetts. You can visit her website here.

Stephanie Laberis is a character designer and illustrator who specializes in creating art for animation and children’s publications. She has illustrated several picture books, including My Little Golden Book of Sharks and Grumpy Cat ABC Book. For Stephanie, creating the illustrations for Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers was a marriage of her two greatest passions: art and animals. She lives and works in the San Francisco Bay area.