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Peculiar Primates

Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures

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Illustrated by Claire Powell

By Debra Kempf Shumaker

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$18.99

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$23.99 CAD

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From flossing and howling, to building nests and thumping chests, this delightful follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the amazing things primates do. 

2024-2025 Red Dot Book Award nominee

All primates climb and breathe in air. They have big brains and hands and hair. But. . . some live alone, some live in groups. One primate has a nose that droops. Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific—and child-friendly—underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviors, this bizarre book captures the wonders of our ecosystem.

Genre:

  • “The minimal text…will pull in reluctant readers and also make for a good read-aloud for the very young. The colorful artwork uses a winning combination of accurate details, sly humor, and expressive, comical facial expressions.”
     
    Kirkus Reviews
  • "Great for a participatory story time or children on their own, this book belongs in every library."
    School Library Journal

On Sale
Oct 11, 2022
Page Count
32 pages
Publisher
Running Press Kids
ISBN-13
9780762478200

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Claire Powell

About the Illustrator

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn’t reading or writing, Debra enjoys watching Jeopardy or hanging outside with her favorite primates—her husband and three sons. She writes from her home in northern Virginia. Visit Debra online at http://www.debrashumaker.com. 

Claire Powell is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children’s book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality. Visit Claire online at http://www.claire-powell.com 
 

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Debra Kempf Shumaker

About the Author

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn't reading or writing, Debra enjoys cooking, gardening, and watching Jeopardy. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband, three sons, and two cats who miss the days the youngest son owned an aquarium full of fish. Freaky, FunkyFish is her debut picture book.

Claire Powell is a New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children's book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality.

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