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My Favorite Book of 2015

The
Great Monkey Rescue by Sandra Markle is my favorite book of 2015. Truth be
told, I’m a big fan of many of Sandra’s books, but I think this one really stands
out. (Are you listening Sibert committee? I sure hope so.)

Okay, I admit it. The book hooked me at first sight (on Alyson
Beecher’s fantastic Kid Lit Frenzy blog
back in August). Just look at that adorable golden lion tamarin on the cover. Who
could possibly resist that face? Not me.

But in this case, beauty is definitely more than skin deep. Sandwiched
between a gripping narrative beginning and a satisfying narrative ending, clear
and engaging expository text with a problem-solution structure describes how scientists and Brazilian citizens
worked together to save the endangered monkey from extinction.

What was the secret to their success? They expanded the tamarins’
home territory by strategically planting trees in pastureland to create
habitat-linking “bridges” of living vegetation. Wow, what a great idea!

Vibrant photos, a dynamic design, and intriguing backmatter further
enhance the book, making it a must-have for classroom and library collections. It
would also make a great gift young animal lovers and budding naturalists.

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