Big Cats by Tyus D. Williams and Chaaya Prabhat - ESSENTIAL

Big Cats (A Day in the Life): What Do Lions, Tigers, and Panthers Get up to All Day? by Tyus D. Williams, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. PICTURE BOOK, NON FICTION Neon Squid (MacMillian)  2022. $18. 9781684492077 

BUYING ADVISORY - EL (K-3), EL, MS - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL - HIGH 

Full of information, Williams is a must for all elementary school libraries. It provides numerous facts about each type of big cat, how long different species have lived on Earth, how they fight, hunt, rest, and more. The illustrations complement the facts, reflecting what each type of cat would be doing, morning until evening, in the different parts of the globe where these magnificent animals live. 

Williams’ non-fiction book reads like a fiction book, with beautiful illustrations, that will have the reader eager to turn the next page. Students will readily check out and absolutely love Big Cats. The information complements the school curriculum and the readability will appeal to all ages. The glossary is easy to read and understand, especially useful for younger students. 

Deanna M. Elementary Media Tech