Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead - (Killer Cuties) by Brooke Hartman (Hardcover)

Name: Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead - (Killer Cuties) by Brooke Hartman (Hardcover)
Brand: Sourcebooks Explore
SKU: 93513563
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Highlights

These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off!
6-8 Years
9.2" x 8.2" Hardcover
48 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
Series Name: Killer Cuties

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About the Book

"This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

Isn't the furry little face of a hedgehog so cute? Not so much when he turns into a prickly little ball and all those quills poke you! Or what about the big, round eyes of the floofy northern pygmy owl? They draw you in but watch out for this small hunter where EVERYTHING is on the menu! Maybe the sweet, adorable ladybug will be kind. At least until they chomp their way through piles of aphids!

This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!

Review Quotes

"Engaging, informative text... will keep readers turning pages. An awe-inspiring lineup of dangerous darlings. " -- Kirkus Reviews

"This fun and unique nonfiction picture book introduces confident elementary school readers to a selection of cute and dangerous animals found around the world." -- School Library Journal

"With pun-tastic relish, Hartman introduces 17 deadly wild creatures... Offering a heady combination of solid fact and crowd-pleasing theme, this makes [for] a rousing read-aloud." -- Booklist

"Entertaining and informative, giving young animal lovers and future biologists plenty to explore... The deadly behaviors of some of the planet's cutest creatures make for captivating and funny reading in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book." -- Shelf Awareness

"Whether kids like cute and cuddly creatures or oddball and dangerous ones, they'll get a kick out of these animals... The illustrations are creative, cute, and often funny. Adults will even learn a lot if they read along with their kids." -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .8 Pounds

Suggested Age: 6-8 Years

Series Title: Killer Cuties

Sub-Genre: Animals

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Number of Pages: 48

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore

Theme: General

Format: Hardcover

Author: Brooke Hartman

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2025

TCIN: 93513563

UPC: 9781728285290

Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-9646

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 9.2 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds

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