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At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth—
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The Story
"A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe" --School Library Journal (starred review) Poet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. Why does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes.
Author: David Elliott
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.72h x 9.62w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781536235258
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 96
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. Clover Robin is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.
Author: David Elliott
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.72h x 9.62w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781536235258
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 96
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. Clover Robin is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.
Description
"A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe" --School Library Journal (starred review) Poet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. Why does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes.
Author: David Elliott
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.72h x 9.62w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781536235258
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 96
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. Clover Robin is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.
Author: David Elliott
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.72h x 9.62w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9781536235258
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 96
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
About the Author
David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. Clover Robin is a collage artist and the illustrator of several picture books for children, including Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons by Leda Schubert. She lives in Devon, England.
