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by Hayley Rocco (Author), John Rocco (Illustrator)
Meet the toucan in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, part of a series that focuses on endangered species.
"Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids--they're inspiring them to care about the future of our planet." --Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series Did you know a toucan's bill is four times the size of its head? But you might be surprised by how lightweight and strong it is. And did you know that toucans use their bills to keep cool when it's hot outside, by increasing blood flow from the rest of their body to maintain the perfect temperature? You can't get much cooler than that. But did you also know the toucan is endangered and needs our help? With humans chopping down rainforests and taking toucans from their homes to make them pets, these unique birds need our protection more than ever. Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.Author Biography
Hayley Rocco is the author of Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough, How to Send a Hug, and the Meet the Wild Things series, all in collaboration with her husband, John Rocco. Visit Hayley at hayleyrocco.com and follow her on Instagram @hayleyroccobooks.
John Rocco is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including Blackout, the recipient of a Caldecott Honor, and How We Got to the Moon, which received a Sibert Honor and was longlisted for the National Book Award. Visit John at roccoart.com and follow him on Instagram @roccoart.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.1 x 9.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 24, 2025
