This work intending to delight all ages consits of word pictures, illustrations, rhymes and humor; as well as insights and observations. Animals lend themselves quite readily to characterizations; even their names invite interest and comment. Still even more interesting are those traits that they and we humans share. Encouragement of the study, protections and enjoyment of the amazingly varied collection of creatures in their natural habitat, is a major goal of this work. View excerpts from book.