"Young animal enthusiasts wont soon forget these unique students or Miss Mingos enthusiastic celebration of their diversity." Publishers Weekly (starred review)

If theres an elephant in the classroom along with an alligator, a koala, a centipede, an octopus, and who knows what else it must be Miss Mingos class on the fi rst day of school! Miss Mingo, a flashy flamingo, starts off the year by inviting all creatures big and small to share something special about themselves. Did you know that Cricket hears with his legs, Snake smells with his tongue, and Frog enjoys eating his own skin? Visit this multi-species classroom for a nonfi ction storybook filled with