Jody Shaffer Jensen

Cumulative text (e.g. "there was an old woman who swallowed a fly...") takes readers through a day in the life (and sometimes death by eating) of a cricket, mouse, snake, hawk, fox, and bear. In the first version, each animal eats the next; "But some days..." another version unfolds, in which each creature escapes the next, and the bear (an omnivore) eats plants. Neal's illustrations are detailed, yet calm and spacious.

Back matter includes an illustrated glossary, including all of the animals in the story.… (altro)