Does a seal smile? : think about how everyone says hello

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Title:

Does a seal smile? : think about how everyone says hello

Author:

Ziefert, Harriet.

ISBN:

9781609054496

Edition:

[New edition]

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm

Series:

Think about--

Subject Term:

Facial expression.

Body language.

Animal communication.

Psychology, Comparative.

Added Author:

Bolam, Emily

Summary:

"Does a Seal Smile? explores the meanings of body and facial expressions in wild animals and people. A funny, kid-like question ("Does a coyote smile?") is shown with a realistic scenario (coyote howling), and thoughts/facts about how animals express themselves. Next, waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, and handshakes are explored, showing how humans express what they want, think, and feel."--

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Lake Elmo Library	J 153.69 ZIE	Searching... Unknown
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How does a chimp say, "Glad to meet you!"?

Does a coyote give a high five?

Who hugs?

The methods and meanings of how humans and animals communicate via facial expressions and body language are examined.

Each title in the twelve-book Think About . . . series opens with a helpful letter to parents and educators explaining ways to use the books with their kids. This title explores body and facial expressions in animals and people. Waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, handshakes, and common greeting expressions are featured.

Author Notes

Harriet Ziefert is a children's author born in 1941 in New Jersey. She has written several hundred children's books, including the Little Hippo series. Ziefert and illustrator Emilie Bon have collaborated on a series of "Little Hippo" books, the first of which was published in 1988 by Viking Penguin. The books are written for children between 1 1/2 to 5 years-of-age. They are intended to help children deal with change, like the addition of a new baby to the family or moving to a new house.

Her titles include Little Hippo's New Baby, Little Hippo's New Friend, Little Hippo's New School and Grandpa, Will You Play With Me?

(Bowker Author Biography)

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Does an early reader want to know more about the world? Ziefert responds affirmatively with these books in the Think About series, which address common childhood concerns. Drawing on children's fondness for animals, Ziefert places animals in the role of the child. As young readers see the silliness of the situation (for example, a wolf getting his teeth cleaned), they begin to learn what to expect. The engaging second-person narration and Bolam's colorful, kid-friendly illustrations then transition to children facing these same milestones. Does a Seal Smile? explains the differences between animal and human greetings. It also shows greetings across cultures and photographs of playful animal salutations. Terrific animal facts are an added bonus. Informative and fun for the preschooler set.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2014 Booklist

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