Bouquet of Pheasants

A group of coyotes is called a band, a group of squid is called an audience. Welcome to the centerspread - where an instrument-clad coyote band rocks out for a captive squid audience. BOUQUET OF PHEASANTS fills the gap of fun animal knowledge for children ages 4-8 who have outgrown baby board books, but aren't yet ready for scientific classifications. Sixteen animal groups fill out the pages: a Huddle of Penguins on the fifty yard line, a Business of Ferrets in suits carrying briefcases. The non-narrative rhyming, rhythmic copy emphasizes the value of strength and security in numbers, tying each group to the next, and illustrates the power of friendship. Themes of togetherness culminate in the final pages with an "all-animal" party, plus bonus coloring pages in the back!