The first portion of the work is a counting book covering the numbers one to twenty with block prints of animals. The second portion of the work has factual information concerning the animals. With his trademark colorful and compelling images of animals both familiar and exotic, acclaimed British illustrator Christopher Wormell brings a uniquely artful point of view to the traditional counting book. Wormell's inventive approach to illustrating the...

"Profiles over four hundred animals from around the world, discussing their habitat, physical characteristics, and challenges they face"-- Source other than Library of Congress.

Each car on the train has one more zoo animal than the one before, from the first car with an elephant to the last with ten birds.

"This exploration of animals that we have lost over the past century, from the California grizzly to the Persian tiger, aims to create awareness and inspire children to act responsibly toward their environment."-- Publisher marketing.