Journey through book two in the If We're Gone series! The addax, red panda, cheetah, tapir, lemur, lynx, sea turtle, whales, and other endangered animals tell their stories and speak about the trouble they're in. Featuring rhyming text and interesting facts, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for opening up conversations with animal-loving little ones about protecting threatened species . Pre-publication reviews from NetGalley include these 4 & 5-star ratings! From Natalie: ...this book had them hooked. The writing was great. For my kids, I've noticed that rhymes really help keep their interest, especially in longer books. The mixture of both information and facts of each animal with ways humans are harming their environment and animals was very informative while keeping it simple for a three year old. It was very thought provoking for children opening up the discussion of how our actions impact our environment and how it can disrupt others lives. The illustrations were extremely beautiful. They were colorful and and really breathtaking. What i really enjoyed was how some of the illustrations included part of the story to it. For example, when littering was mentioned, the illustration included garbage to enhance the understand for kids and show how it really does effect the animals life. The amount of detail for each animal was done amazingly. She really took her time to study each animal and made sure they were drawn properly. All in all this book was great. I loved the message it gave about protection of environment along with the animals that belong to it. I loved the illustrations and how it enhanced the storytelling of the book. I loved the ease of reading this to my kids. It was a fun, great read Donna ... Via NetGalley 4 out of 5 stars I loved the images in this book ... I liked the layout of the book and that each animal gets it own mini feature. The book is lovely in that it rhymes where possible too which makes it an easy read, even if the subject matter is sad. It does show how key conservation is to making sure these animals survive for future generations to enjoy. It is 4 stars from me for this one. Aftin from NetGalley, Rating: 5 out of 5 stars This book had a lovely message, really nice art, and my kiddos loved the verses told from the point of view of the animals. John from NetGalley, Rating: 4 out of 5 stars A strong book, ... . this is from the point of view of endangered specie... (and signing with a paw-print - except for the whale, of course) .... In actual fact, this is quite a successfully hard-hitting book, .... I think the message is too important to dismiss, and the artwork really makes this book a winner too, so I'll still encourage the purchase of volumes from this series. This book about endangered animals is a great read-aloud for young minds. It is our hope that through educating even the young, we can heighten awareness to  endangered animals and help to preserve their future.  This book's text is research-based and can be used as a springboard to research in classrooms. Featured are the Addax, Great horned antelope, tapir, sea turtles, whales, ivory-billed woodpecker, lynx, red panda, pygmy hippo, vultures, orangutan, cheetah, sea otter, and the mongoose lemur.    Illustrations are stunning, detailed, and depict research-based facts. A paw-print (signature) page is included as an interactive guessing game.  Our reviews are overwhelmingly positive and it is our hope that you enjoy this book with your child or students.   Visit our website for instructional ideas. Glossary is included as, "words that are harder, make you smarter." If you enjoyed Giraffes Can't Dance , by Andreae; A-Z of Endangered Animals by Jennifer Cossins; or How To Be An Elephant of If Sharks Disappeared , then you will enjoy this book also! This beautifully illustrated picture book te3lls the tale of 14 endangered species and is perfect for opening up conversations about caring for threatened animals. Paige Jaeger is a widely published writer, educator, and librarian who loves to foster inquiring minds. After studying Fine Art at Union College and devoting many years to raising her four children, Carol Hill Quirk returned to art in her fifties. She has illustrated numerous books, including A Letter from Ginger Boy, Once There Was No Easter, Sophia’s School Worries, Sophia’s Best Christmas , and Janie Presents Philip’s Snowman.