Hail the Tail

Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri

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About The Book

Follow along from nose to tail and learn about all the amazing things animal tails can do in this playful, rhyming nonfiction picture book.

We all know animal tails are cute, but what about their many fascinating functions? Tails can help with courtship, camouflage, communication, and even pest control! From swishing to swaying, get to know long, short, simple, and showy animal tails for the multitasking marvels they are!

About The Author

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Laura Bower is an author and early childhood educator whose books include The ImposterEmily Snook: The World’s Smallest Cook, and Hail the Tail. She lives in New York with her family and their dog, Clover.

About The Illustrator

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Elisa Chavarri is an illustrator and artist working from Alpena, Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and pets. Her books include Alpacas Here, Alpacas There by Carrie Tillotson and Hail the Tail by Laura Bower. Elisa attended Savannah College of Art and Design where she earned a degree in animation. She is a native of Lima, Peru. You can visit her at ElisaChavarri.com. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (February 23, 2027)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665981125
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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