Illustrations and brief text describe how different animals use their coloring to blend into their surroundings.

"Susan Stockdale brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons spots are found so often in nature. Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and simple phrases keep readers entertained, while back matter provides more in-depth information on each featured animal."--

"The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the concept of camouflage--a type of adaptation that helps animals survive."--

Describes, using rhyming text, how various sea animals change color to blend in with their surroundings.

Uses their colors to introduce a variety of sea animals, including sky-blue soldier crabs, cobalt-patterned angelfish, and blue-black manta rays.

Text and photographs demonstrate how animals protect themselves through their natural coloring or shape.

Movable features of the book demonstrate the movements various animals make as they engage in courtship and protect themselves.

The reader is encouraged to find in the illustrations a variety of plants and animals from twelve distinct habitats around the world that use their shape and color to ensure their survival.

This lift-the-flap book introduces toddlers to animal colors.