Here is a book very well designed for young children, as older will enjoy them to. Beautiful illustrations put human figurations of an animal through the ages and civilizations. Many animals are so "portrayed" ... At the end of the book, a glossary presents the work which is extracted the illustration. Interesting for a first approach to art, this book also will appeal to animal lovers. It is based on research for children a little older. My only quibble is the cover illustration which discloses neither does highlights the content of the book.