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Gr 2–4—Two snow leopard cubs, born in a den high in Pakistan's Hindu Kush Mountains, are taught many lessons by their mother. Markle's simple, descriptive account moves along smoothly in an active voice. "In their smoky gray, black-spotted coats, the three snow leopards look like shadows slipping over rocks." Some readers may notice a bit of disconnect here as Marks's large, handsome watercolors of the cats depict them as beige with muted spots of brown and varied tones of gray to black. The soft hues of the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This relatable study in animal behavior is depicted in terms that will feel familiar to children. The young twin snow leopards are shown as they grow from week-old cubs to adolescents—eating, learning, and interacting with their mother. The story is a series of anecdotes, eac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More