What on Earth Is That?
What on Earth Is That? by Sarah Savory is a children’s book published by Penguin Random House South Africa on October 18, 2018. This edition features 36 pages of engaging rhyming text that introduces young readers to the pangolin, a little-known yet heavily trafficked mammal. Through the eyes of the author’s son, Luke, children are invited to explore the world of animals as they seek to identify the unusual creature he and a friend have discovered.
Readers will find a delightful narrative that highlights the extraordinary nature of pangolins, emphasizing their endearing qualities and the importance of their conservation as an endangered species. The book also includes a section at the end that presents interesting facts about pangolins and outlines the efforts of the Tikki Heywood Trust in advocating for their survival. This engaging story combines elements of juvenile fiction with themes related to animals and historical context, making it a thoughtful addition to any child’s library.
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What on Earth is That? Is a story in rhyming text about a pangolin – the world’s least-known yet most-trafficked mammal. The author’s sone Luke invites young readers or listeners on a journey asking various animals what they think the odd-looking creature is that he and a friend have found. In the process, it’s revealed just what extraordinay and endearing animals pangolins are and how deserving they are of our protection as an endangered species. A section at the end of the book provides some interesting facts on pangolins and shows the work being done by the Tikki Heywood Trust to fight for their survival.
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