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| Weight | 0.50 g |
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| Dimensions | 20.5 × 20.5 × 0.5 cm |
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| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-81-963961-7-6 |
Translated from the Italian by Brenda Porster
Cover Illustration & Design by Isha Nagar
A charming, imaginative animal book for kids ages 3–8 that encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning through play.
If you’re searching for a beautifully illustrated children’s book about animals, look no further. What Is a Tail Good For? is a delightful, poetic picture book that explores the fascinating functions of animal tails—from balance and communication to play and protection—while inviting young readers to imagine what they would do if they had a tail!
Written with lyrical warmth and translated from the original Italian by Brenda Porster, this book helps children develop a love for nature, animals, and creative thinking. With a playful tone and dreamy illustrations, it’s ideal for bedtime reading, homeschooling, or classroom use.
Educational animal books for toddlers and early readers
Nature-themed picture books that inspire curiosity
Books that spark imagination and creative storytelling
Beautiful read-aloud books with lyrical language
Gift books for kids ages 3–8, perfect for birthdays or holidays
Age Range: 3–8 years
Theme: Animal behavior, imagination, nature, play
Language: Translated with care to retain poetic beauty
Illustrations: Gentle, artistic cover design by Isha Nagar
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking meaningful children’s books
Teachers looking for engaging science or nature books for kids
Gift-givers searching for unique storybooks with animals and lessons
Help your child discover the wonder of the natural world—one tail at a time.
Whether you’re reading aloud at bedtime or exploring animal facts during the day, What Is a Tail Good For? is a heartwarming and educational addition to every child’s bookshelf.
Add to your cart today and inspire a lifelong love of animals, learning, and imagination!
Barbara Pumhosel was born in Austria and lives in Italy. After the beginnings in German, she wrote for years almost exclusively in Italian. She has published various books for children and teenagers with some important Italian publishing houses,..
Brenda Porster was born in Philadelphia and completed her studies in the U.S. before moving to Florence, Italy, where she has lived and worked for most of her life. Her poems, written both in English and Italian, appear in numerous literary magazines, poetry anthologies and online literary sites in Italy and abroad, and have been translated into several languages.
For some years now, she has been the Italian-English translator for Voyages, the Journal of New York University in Florence, and for the Florentine annual poetry festival. She has co-edited and translated three anthologies of contemporary women’s poetry in English and Italian.
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