North and South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres by Sandra Morris
Published by Candlewick Press on July 6, 2021
ISBN: 978-1536204599
Pages: 40
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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The book begins with an introduction that explains the two hemispheres and how weather differs between the two. Following are 2-page spreads for each month describing different animal’s habitats, life cycle, diet, and other information such as their conservation status in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The lovely watercolor illustrations and maps encourage children to study the pages. There is a comprehensive Index and Glossary at the back. One criticism is that the featured animals are primarily from North America and Australia. Perhaps this is because the author lives in New Zealand.

Reviewed by Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library