FICTION

Wild Animals of the South

by Dieter BRAUN
tr. from German by Jen Calleja. illus. by Dieter Braun. 152p. index. Flying Eye. May 2017. Tr $35. ISBN 9781909263970.
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Gr 2–5—Another superbly illustrated collection of animals from Braun, spanning four continents in the Southern hemisphere: Africa, South America, Australia, and Antarctica. Browsers will find a splendid lineup of beasts, from a mandrill to a capybara to a southern elephant seal. There is a symmetry in form, color, and movement throughout the artwork that makes for a pleasurable viewing experience. However, the amount of information provided leaves a lot to be desired. Briticisms aside, the text lacks content and consistency, with facts sprinkled here and there and some animals receiving a paragraph and others none. Braun's Wild Animals of the North is just as lovely but contains the same issue.
VERDICT A tempting compendium of beautifully illustrated animals. Large libraries may want to consider.
Reviewed by Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA , May 01, 2017

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