How The Animals Got Their Colors is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.

A collection of tales from around the world explaining how various animals got their colors.

Do some animals really have the power to transform their appearance? The surprising answer is yes. In this book, young readers will learn about gray tree frogs, seahorses, mimic octopuses, and other quick-change artists that turn different colors in order to stay safe, hunt for food, and even communicate with other animals. Eye-popping photos and clear, simple text bring these one-of-a-kind creatures to vivid life.

Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink—animals can be startlingly colorful. Why are they found in so many shades, tints, and hues? From the scarlet ibis to the blue-tongued skink, award-winning author/illustrator Steve Jenkins depicts a whole world of colorful animals in his signature style. Living Color explores a range of animals from old favorites like the pink flamingo to rare and fascinating creatures such as the long-wattled umbrella bird and the ringed caecilian. How do the brilliant feathers, scales,shells, and skin of these animals help them survive? Find out in this strikingly beautiful book how animals use color to warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies.