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for children I look at them with certain questions

Is it enjoyable?
How much is it understandable?
Is it educational?
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Firstly the narrator for this audiobook was great and his voice gave a calm but fun approach to the information being shared & secondly, the book is very enjoyable and full of fun facts for children to know more about some of the animals we share this planet with explaining how similar we are to our little animal friends... I can see children loving this and smiling at the and maybe even laughing 😃 along the way.

The educational information given is in short bursts for each animal listed (I can see this as a series of books for children on other different animals to make learning fun and not too much to overload them)

The information is basic knowledge but if this has a child hooked on the small details given then it leads into conversations and also other books for the child to learn more from in the future giving a gateway into their learning and growing.

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Great little educational read/listen. I have already sent links to this audiobooks to by elementary school teachers!

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I listened to Humanimal, which features a great narrator and sound effects of animals. The content was about the basic habits and characteristics we share with certain animals, including farming, invention, and deception.

I couldn't get the book, and without the pictures, I think kids would find the audio alone somewhat boring and unrealistic. But I see a few pictures on web that I imagine belong to this, so I strongly suggest having a picture book within so that children can enjoy both the visuals and the audio.

Thank you to Publisher Spotlight Audio via NetGalley for the ARC. I have given my honest review.

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I'm a sucker for interesting animal books and I really loved this one. This has lots of interesting facts but the focus is on similarities between animals and humans. Kids reading this could develop more empathy for animals. The different ways animals show grief were especially poignant.
Thanks to NetGalley, I got to listen to the audiobook, and the narrator was lively and clear

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As someone with young nieces and nephews, I’m always on the hunt for good books and audiobooks to interest kids. Little did I know I’d be sucked into this as well! I particularly loved the beginning where the author talks about how humans and animals both live in community. It’s a great way to understand how much we have in common with animals.
One of my favorite parts was the comparison of how humans raise cows for milk and how ants essentially raise aphids for the sugary water they create.

The narrator is amazing and really engaging. The combination of narration with sound effects really creates an immersive experience that my niblings will definitely love.



Thank you Christopher Lloyd and The Audio Agency for the ALC!

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Disclaimer: Thank you NetGalley for the copy of the audio in exchange for an honest review.

This is the perfect audiobook for a 1 hour car trip with animal loving elementary school age children. It has a lot of interesting facts about how the similarities between humans and animals. I think adults in the car will enjoy it just as much as children.

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The audiobook narrator and production team did such a fantastic job! It felt exactly like watching an animal documentary.

The facts and observations of animals were very interesting. Great listen to have on with the kids.

There were moments (particularly the introduction and conclusion) that felt a bit repetitive.

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Adorable!

Book full of amazing information. The narrator was really good as well.
I really enjoyed discovering new things about animals with my little one.
Love sharing new tidbits with friends afterwards..

My little one loves animals and learning about them so this was perfect book for him.

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This audiobook is a fun collage of the animal kingdom! It's perfect for a bedtime story or the quiet moments of a long drive! The narrator has a very calming and clear voice. The sound effects are playful and gentle; it kind of gives me a Mr. Roger's Neighborhood vibe combined with a nature documentary!

The animal facts are quick and interesting. I like that the researchers' countries were mentioned--it shows a diverse source of information. Each animal fact only lasts about a minute or two, so it'll keep your child's attention, and it can be useful for quick entertainment if you listen to one section/chapter at a time. I'd say it's best for 8-11 year olds. Overall I'd still recommend the book if you have time to sit down and read it, so you can enjoy the art.

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