The title of the Weird Animals series says it all. Each page features a big, beautiful photo of one animal on a white background, labeled with its common and scientific name and a brief descriptive paragraph. The information in the paragraphs is informative and fairly easy to read, though some specialized vocabulary may be challenging for younger readers. One could certainly quibble over whether or not all the animals in these books are truly weird, but they are certainly interesting. A selection of Weird Frogs includes the giant monkey frog, strawberry poison dart frog, Solomon Islands leaf frog, Italian tree frog, tricolor reed frog, and Wallace's flying frog. The names, if not the animals themselves, should be weird enough to fascinate most readers. The gorgeous photos, which are the focal point of each page, will also draw readers in and encourage them to browse. With no narrative or additional features whatsoever, the text will appeal mainly to readers who prefer a fact-based, encyclopedic format (or who just want to know more about the pictures).--Aronin, Miriam Copyright 2014 Booklist