"Eric Carle's Big Animal Book" is a beautifully illustrated, large, and thick picture book full of animals. From whales and horses to lesser-known creatures like the red wolf, each animal is beautifully brought to life in Eric Carle's signature style. Moreover, the animals are accompanied by interesting, unexpected, and fun facts. Eric Carle wasn't just a master at depicting caterpillars; this book shows that in his hands, forest animals, savanna animals, sea creatures, and farm animals also transformed into true works of art. Did you know that a hermit crab has to move frequently? And that a sloth sleeps up to twenty hours a day? "Eric Carle's Big Animal Book" is a thick picture book with beautiful illustrations and interesting facts about every animal imaginable, from a firm favorite like the elephant to the tiny wood mouse.