These poems, prayers and blessings about animals are drawn from around the world and throughout history. They speak to a child's sense of connection with the animal kingdom. By turns amusing and reverential, Blanchard weaves together a collection that inspires gratitude and joy for a world rich in diversity and wonder. Sources include the Bible, African and Native American cultures, Lewis Carroll, William Wordsworth and Christina Rosetti. · Introduces children to the richness and variety of the animal kingdom. · Lively, whimsical illustrations will delight parents and children alike. · Age-appropriate, easy-to-read poems encourage gratitude and curiosity.