Why Do Okapis Look So Funny?: A Book about Rainforest Animals

Have you ever wondered WHY rainforest animals do the things they do?

Learn fun facts about some of your favorite rainforest animals including brown-throated three-toed sloths, capybaras, mountain gorillas, Draco lizards, okapis, and scarlet macaws in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.

Readers will learn the answers behind:
- Why do brown-throated three-toed sloths move so slowly?

- Why do capybaras like to swim?

- Why do mountain gorillas live in groups?

- Why do Draco lizards have flat bodies?

- Why do okapis look so funny?

- Why do scarlet macaws have such colorful feathers?

About the Why Do series: Introduce early learners to nonfiction with this layered series full of fun and learning. Each book explores a STEM topic by answering questions kids want to know! The whimsical pages of these books feature the why do questions and silly answers and illustrations before revealing the true answers. Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun. Plus additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages to enhance the readers knowledge of each animal!

Jack Beard has had a lifelong love of children’s books. His earliest memories are of reading with his mom and dad cuddled up by a fire. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has a slew of outdoor hobbies including skiing, hiking, kayaking, spending long days on the beach, and telling stories to his friends around a campfire. His best friends are his two dogs, Georgie and Bear.

Jayri Gómez is a children’s book illustrator from the Dominican Republic. From a very young age, Jayri knew she wanted to pursue drawing and found her dream job in illustrating books. As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers. She is now making her debut as an author called The Stars of Din. As an expert in multitasking, she likes to sing or watch videos while working on her art. Jayri loves watching horror shows and movies while working. Despite her love of horror, Jayri’s artwork is cute and as colorful as can be. She also channels this colorfulness into her daily life. Jayri is an avid Harry Potter fan and collects Funkos. Other hobbies include eating and taking naps. She lives in the tropical Santo Domingo, with her kittens Momo and Ginny.