PreSchool-Grade 2–In this companion to An Alphabet of Animals (1990 o.p.) and The New Alphabet of Animals (2004, both Running Pr.), Wormell"s stunning graphics once again serve a concept–this time the numbers 1-20. Spreads depict each numeral, its spelling (in capital letters), and a reference to a body part or characteristic of an animal featured in linocut prints on the right (e.g., 2 camel humps, 5 starfish arms, 13 caterpillar segments, 19 crocodile teeth). The luminous prints feature mostly close-up illustrations of animals that will be a mix of the familiar and unusual to this audience. Each one is framed in a thick black line. The book ends with a picture of a whale"s nose emerging out of the water with the line \"20 barnacle shells on…\" followed by a print of the animal"s tale and the accompanying words, \"1 humpback whale.\" Brief notes at the back next to smaller reproductions of the artwork give a bit of information on each creature, its habitat, habits, or featured body part or characteristic. Younger children will enjoy the concept book aspect, while older kids can study the artistry of the illustrations and learn a little more about each animal.