{"product_id":"elephant-bowling-and-other-animal-play-hardcover","title":"Elephant Bowling and Other Animal Play - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteph Laberis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a walk on the wild side and prepare to be entertained by the shenanigans of critters around the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep into the fascinating world of animal playtime to find penguins surfing for the joy of it, primates playing peekaboo, and sneaky keas--the pranksters of the bird world--yanking one another's legs just for kicks. Creatures of all stripes like to play! Some play builds strength and teaches survival skills: a game of tug-of-war prepares wolf cubs for hunting and taking down prey, while games of hide-and-seek give mongooses practice at quick escapes, handy for outmaneuvering predators. Some games appear to be played simply for enjoyment: Polar bears love to slide down snowy hills, then climb back up and do it again. Gorilla parents swing, hug, and give bouncy rides to their children. And elephants have been known to lie in wait for a companion to come strolling along, then--BAROOM!--roll downhill to bowl them over like a friendly ball. Join Richard Haynes and Stephanie Laberis, creators of\u003ci\u003e Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use\u003c\/i\u003e, for another illuminating walk on the wild side. Scientific observations from the natural world, a glossary, and a bibliography combine with colorful and vivacious illustrations to make this guide an extra fun look at--fun!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e (1952-2024) grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, one of nine children. Every day of his boyhood was filled with adventure, much of it in the great outdoors. He was the author of \u003ci\u003eElephant Bowling and Other Animal Play\u003c\/i\u003e and its companion book, \u003ci\u003eOrangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. In a starred review of \u003ci\u003eOrangutan Hats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003epredicted that readers would \"devour this dynamic and informative explanation of the inventiveness to be found within the animal world.\" Richard Haynes was also the author of the early chapter book \u003ci\u003eSlingshot and Burp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Stephen Gilpin, which \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e described as \"a boisterous tale that speaks to long summer days of (mostly) unfettered freedom.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Laberis \u003c\/b\u003eis a character designer and illustrator who specializes in creating art for animation and children's publications. She is the illustrator of Richard Haynes's \u003ci\u003eOrangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use \u003c\/i\u003eas well as\u003ci\u003e Prudence the Part-Time Cow\u003c\/i\u003e by Jody Jensen Shaffer, the Grumpy Cat books, and many other Little Golden Books. Stephanie Laberis lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336137761133,"sku":"9781536230901","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/mXFMukhmbq9781536230901.webp?v=1778915221","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/elephant-bowling-and-other-animal-play-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}