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Reviewed on April 1, 2025 | Elementary
Gr 1–5—This nonfiction book is a treasure trove of facts about the different types of play that animals engage in around the world. As with humans, animal play can be purely for fun, but it also prepares young animals for their adult life. Haynes divides animal play into two categories: play with a purpose and play just for fun. Part I is entitled "The Object of the Game," and explores the types of play behaviors that prepare animals for adulthood. When mongooses play hide-and-seek, they ar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More