A Kirkus Best of 2015 Selection "Speaks directly to young readers in a carefully constructed, elegant, accessible language that transcends the ordinary and demonstrates not even the slightest hint of condescension. This is a work that will be read and examined again and again, with something new to be discovered at every turn. Profound and entirely wonderful." -- Kirkus Reviews - STARRED REVIEW "The illustrations are three-dimensional dioramas that are sure to spark plenty of creative ideas." -- Ithaca Child "An imaginative and illuminating catalog of various animals' problem-solving strategies.[a] heartening celebration of our kinship with other beings." -- Brain Pickings "Each statement supported by scientific fact is woven into the whimsical world of Kim's visuals. This book frees us to be more than we thought we could be.

" -- Librarian's Quest "The perfect mixture of science and storytelling that children will love to read and parents and teachers will love to use as a teach tool." - South Florida Sun Sentinel "The depth of the images and the surprising facts work together to create a lovely connection between the readers and the natural world." -- The Boston Globe "Delightful dioramas bring the book's accessible prose to life." -- Science Magazine "Young kids who like to write stories will be interested in this beautiful book." -- San Francisco Book Review "Kelsey presents simple, powerful examples in warm, accessible language.beautifully presented and rich in ideas." - Booklist "Although most readers will be drawn to this book because of the animal content, they might pick up some problem-solving skills in the process." -- School Library Journal "A strong voice and an angle that makes it different from other books.

a fun book to discuss in science and environmental studies." -- The International Educator.