An awarding-winning author brings us a poetic celebration of animals large and small which reminds us that while some creatures are cuddly and companionable, others can be ferocious, helpless, or shy. No matter how creepy, slimy, mean, or odd and animal might seem, they all need us to be considerate of them. As a day moves gently from morning to night, a variety of children interact with, or keep a respectful distance from, creatures in their natural environments. " Spare, poetic text and luminous, detailed paintings." --School Library Journal.