Bum or Face?

About this book

Could you tell the difference between a Cuyaba dwarf frog’s face and its, ahem, bum? Would you be fooled by the smiling face displayed on the backside of the Promethea Moth Caterpillar? Kari Lavelle’s unique non-fiction book explores all these questions and more – using humour as a gateway to introduce a variety of facts about some rare animals. 

Featuring amazing nature photography and bitesize chunks of information, this book is a good option to grab the attention of younger readers who might find more traditional non-fiction books daunting. Each animal is introduced by a zoomed in image, inviting the reader to make predictions. This element of interactivity adds to its appeal – especially with the comedic element of the 'Bum or Face?' refrain. 

Along with its humour, the information presented about the animals is interesting and accessible. Once the reader’s attention has been grabbed, they can learn about how animals use different parts of their bodies to camouflage, capture prey and attract mates – all of which contributes towards a scientific understanding of animals and their different physiologies. A great choice for encouraging fans of toilet humour towards non-fiction texts.