Mixed Beasts
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2014
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In "Mixed Beasts" by Wallace Edwards, readers are taken on a whimsical journey through a fantastical world where extraordinary creatures come to life. Each page introduces a new and imaginative beast, combining familiar animals in unexpected ways, like a penguin with the wings of a butterfly or a giraffe with the spots of a cheetah. Through vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, the story sparks creativity and invites young readers to explore the beauty of diversity and the power of imagination. It's a celebration of uniqueness that encourages children to embrace their own individuality while enjoying the magic of storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by Kids Can Press .
Wallace Edwards is a commissioned artist, as well as a freelance illustrator for books and magazines. He lives in Yarker, Ontario, near Kingston.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Independent Publisher Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Independent Publisher Book Award.
Governor General's Literary Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Governor General's Literary Award.
Independent Publisher Book Award - Picture Book - Ages 0-6 Years
This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Ages 0-6 Years category by the Independent Publisher Book Award.
In a finished, painterly style, Edwards places his often hilariously imagined subjects in elaborate settings.--Kirkus Reviews
This arresting book has lots of child appeal.--School Library Journal