Cover of The Amazing World of Animals by Namu Marupudi
Picture Book

The Amazing World of Animals

by Rao Marupudi

Ages 5–9 ~6 min read-aloud

When the precious Book of Animal Secrets vanishes overnight, five friends of Whispering Woods — Finn the Frog, Foxy the Fox, Sammy the Scorpion, Shelby the Shark and Harry the H…

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When the precious Book of Animal Secrets vanishes overnight from Whispering Woods, five animal friends — Finn the Frog, Foxy the Fox, Sammy the Scorpion, Shelby the Shark, and Harry the Hamster — turn detective. Following sniffs, footprints, and a sparkle of gold, they uncover a clever disguise and a surprising cave, meeting some of the world's most amazing animals along the way. Across 50 fact-filled scenes, this first Amazing Animal Adventure shows that every friend has a special skill, and that looking, listening, and thinking together can solve any puzzle. Perfect for curious explorers aged 5–9.

  • Vanish — to disappear suddenly, like the Book of Animal Secrets in the story
  • Mystery — a puzzle nobody has solved yet
  • Clue — a small hint that helps you solve a mystery
  • Observation — using your eyes, ears, and nose to notice details carefully
  • Precious — very special and important to someone
  • Scent — a smell left behind that animals can follow
  • Glow — to give off a soft light, like Sammy under the moonlight
  • Gasp — to take a quick, surprised breath

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