Deforestation

A simple game of hide-and-seek takes on a new dimension as a growing city encroaches on the jungle the animals call home. Where’s the elephant? Where’s the parrot? Where’s the snake? And wait a minute—where are all the trees? Where will the elephant, parrot, and snake go now? A vibrant landscape in flux with three hidden animals on each spread offers parents and children an opportunity to talk about urban development and animal habitats.

Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed rainforest, savannah, coral reef, and more. Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species such as the Adelie penguin, elephant, panda, and snow leopard, and children are invited to search the picture to find each one. Alongside each illustration run descriptions of the animals, their numbers, their habitats, and why they are endangered. At the back of the book an index of animals provides further context. Isabella Bunnell’s warm, intricate watercolors provide a delightful way to learn about our planet’s rich diversity and fragile ecosystems.