Can You See Me?

Author Ted Lewin
Paperback
$7.99 US
7.77"W x 10"H x 0.12"D  
On sale Jan 15, 2015 | 24 Pages | 978-0-8234-3299-8
| Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile 150L
"I am a bird. Can you see me?" asks a toucan hidden among the trees. "I am a snake. Can you see me?" challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Lewin's trips to Costa Rica show how different animals blend into their habitats. The simple text encourages young readers to use their sharp eyes as they try to spot each creature.
Ted Lewin grew up in Buffalo, New York, but now lives in New York City. Kirkus Reviews called his Look! "thrilling" in a starred review.
* "An inviting exploration of a beautiful biome for budding nature lovers."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"It is such a pleasure to turn the pages of a book by Lewin . . . Lovely, engaging early-reader fare."—Booklist
 
"The photo-realistic paintings are detailed, verdant, and captivating. . . . perfect for storytime or for individual animal lovers."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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"I am a bird. Can you see me?" asks a toucan hidden among the trees. "I am a snake. Can you see me?" challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Lewin's trips to Costa Rica show how different animals blend into their habitats. The simple text encourages young readers to use their sharp eyes as they try to spot each creature.

Author

Ted Lewin grew up in Buffalo, New York, but now lives in New York City. Kirkus Reviews called his Look! "thrilling" in a starred review.

Praise

* "An inviting exploration of a beautiful biome for budding nature lovers."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
 
"It is such a pleasure to turn the pages of a book by Lewin . . . Lovely, engaging early-reader fare."—Booklist
 
"The photo-realistic paintings are detailed, verdant, and captivating. . . . perfect for storytime or for individual animal lovers."—School Library Journal
 
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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