Gross As A Snot Otter

Bibliographic Citation

Keating, J. (2019). Gross as a Snot Otter (The World of Weird Animals) (Illustrated ed.). Knopf Books for Young Readers.

About the Book

This interesting book gives the reader a glimpse of some of the world’s most disgusting and weird animals. Author Jess Keating, illustrator David DeGrand, and numerous photographers come together to compile information and visuals about 17 repugnant creatures. You’d think you would not want to continue the book after reading about the gross snot otter, but the interesting facts shared make this book a page turner!

This book provides helpful illustrations and photographs that make the text and scientific vocabulary easier to understand. The book includes a photograph, illustrations, and interesting facts about each animal in a 2 page spread. It is informative, but not overwhelming, making it easy for any reader to enjoy. It includes a helpful glossary of works that may have been difficult to understand.

Connections

Books with similar themes:

• The Screaming Hairy Armadillo : And 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names by Matthew Murrie; illustrated by Julie Benbassat

Other books by author:

• Shark Lady : The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

• Pink is for Blobfish : Discovering the World's Perfectly Pink Animals

Teaching ideas:

• Great resource to use when teaching and discussing habitats or animal adaptations.

• Excellent tool with important facts that can be used when researching an animal.

Requirement the Book Meets

• Required book list