 | Cute animals that could kill you dead (Killer Cuties) Author: Hartman, Brooke | |
| Price: $11.24 | ||
Summary:
A STEM extravaganza, this informative yet humorous text introduces readers to the science behind cute but killer animals, including their scientific name, habitat, size, and conservation status. This fun book for kids introduces the weird, funny, and outrageously true stories of the cutest, fluffiest critters who are also secretly fierce!
| Illustrator: | Garcia, Maria |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/25)
School Library Journal (00/04/25)
Booklist (03/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2025 With pun-tastic relish, Hartman introduces 17 deadly wild creatures, from the “fur-ocious” fennec fox and “otter-ly awesome” sea otter to the deceptively harmless-sounding grasshopper mouse, sea bunny, and slow loris, the last being the only venomous primate, with a toxin “strong enough to make your skin rot like a zombie.” García goes with the flow, crafting cartoon images of cute wee creatures with huge, adorable eyes, all smiling fetchingly up at viewers like plush pets begging to be petted—until a page turn reveals (for the carnivores) flashes of fangs or sharp teeth, predatory expressions, and final glimpses of hapless prey. Amazingly enough, a spread of actual photos at the end puts paid to any notion that all the cuteness is at all exaggerated. Better yet, along with scales that rate each animal’s “aww- dorable” and “aaaah!-some” levels, the author adds helpful information about physical characteristics, habitats, diet, and conservation status. Offering a heady combination of solid fact and crowd-pleasing theme, this makes a rousing read-aloud candidate to boot. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
