What would you do if your home suddenly became overrun by animals? Alpacas in the Attic by Kristina Schoettle hits a comical sweet spot with charming animals and imaginations gone wild. This fun and quirky children's book depicts animals in hysterical social situations. Picture this—as you enter your home, you spot a lemur on your phone, chatting with a friend. You stare, in wonder, at two swans on a date, sharing a dessert and a yummy milkshake. You stumble upon a panda and a sloth playing your piano while attempting to sing in mezzo-soprano. You then see wolverines dining on their afternoon tea in your splendid parlor. Now, add a family of goats wearing and modeling your finest clothes to the mix. So, what would you do if you returned home one day only to realize your house is a zoo?

Kristina Schoettle's Alpacas in the Attic is a vibrant picture book that young readers will immediately love. The story flows effortlessly. Its colorful and captivating artwork by illustrators Emily Hercock and Elizabeth Welch brings this story to life. Every page is beautifully adorned with a myriad of hilarious animals casually engaging in everyday activities. Each witty scenario these adorable critters find themselves in will bring well-earned smiles to the countless faces of children and adults reading this book. Its rhyming verses and language structure are designed to encourage discussion and help develop children's reading skills in a humorous and light-hearted way. Kids will love learning about zoo animals with these snappy and delightful poems! This fun and educational picture book is perfect for read-aloud activities and will make a fantastic addition to any child's library.

Alpacas in the Attic by Kristina Schoettle provides children with a great opportunity to learn new words and experience the beauty of poetry. The book is illustrated by Emily Hercock and Elizabeth Welch, who portray animals partaking in intriguing activities. Each page depicts a different animal character engaged in one thing or another, like playing the piano and roller skating. Also, readers can answer questions that correlate with the pages, like the one that asks a question about a family of goats playing dress-up in silk stoles and fancy wool coats. The animals in Alpacas in the Attic explore a big house and play around with different objects, from a white porcelain tub to charts on osmotic pressure. Children will have fun following the animals' exciting activities and learning new words on every page.

As someone who prides himself on having a good grasp of English, I was surprised to learn new words from a children's book. Instead of just checking words in a dictionary, the book makes learning them more interesting. Apart from its bright and colorful paintings, Alpacas in the Attic has a wide range of animals and activities. Also, I found it convenient that some words are displayed at the beginning so readers don't have to open another book to access their meanings. Overall, Alpacas in the Attic brilliantly communicates the allure of language, nature, and poetry. The collection of wild animals, like penguins and wolverines, represents the diversity of wildlife—encouraging children to explore the natural world more. Any child who reads Kristina Schoettle's book will benefit from a richer vocabulary and increased learning.