Gianferrari, Maria. Bobcat Prowling. Bagram Ibatoulline, Illus. Non-Fiction. Roaring Brook, 03/2022. [44]pp. $18.99. 978-1-62672-786-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3.
A bobcat yearling is driven away from its home by its mother, now ready to start a new family. Various, diverse children catch sight of the young animal as it sets forth to fend for itself and find its own home range. Multiple run-ins with other native animals, already occupying desirable niches, reveal the complex communities that inhabit rural and suburban woodland edges. Beautiful, realistic, watercolor illustrations reveal the resilience of native animals and show how humans and wildlife can exist in proximity. Back matter includes additional facts and suggestions for further reading and viewing.
Melissa McAvoy, Retired
