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Serengeti: Plains of Grass by Leslie Bulion. Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander. 48 p. Peachtree Books, March, 2022. 9781682631911. (Review of finished copy borrowed from public library.)
Ugh! I was getting ready to write my Middle Grade Monday post early for once and saw that I didn't copy over my Fact Friday post. So sorry!
In #nevertoooldfor picturebook news, Fact Friday features Serengeti: Plains of Grass by Leslie Bulion and illustrated by Becca Stadtlander. Ecosystems are fascinating subjects. Poet Leslie Bulion is an ace at conveying science-y subjects through the imagery of poetry. Here, Ms. Bulion utilizes the Swahili poetic form utendi to do so. Animals large and small play a role in balancing an ecosystem.
The poems sit in the upper left hand corner of the verso pages and bits of prose expand on the concept mostly on the recto pages. Softly hued single- and double-page illustrations depict much of the wildlife. Back matter includes the origin of the word, "serenget" from the Masai language, a two-page glossary, information about Serengeti stewardship, books and websites for further reading and a map of the region. This book is perfect for poetry lovers and budding ecologists. Happy reading!
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