Durant, Alan. Human Town. Anna Doherty, Illustrator. Tiny Owl, 06/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 1. ADDITIONAL. Trade $16.99. 978-1-910328-84-2.
“Human Town,” is a zoological preserve featuring humans in their urbanized setting which elephant families can visit, just like any museum or zoo. Watercolor-like illustrations show an elephant family exploring what human life is like, and they see various aspects, including stores, schools, roads, crime, pollution, and various negative interpersonal interactions. An interestingly different way to show how humans could take better care of themselves and the environment. The text and illustrations easily make the reader feel the disapproving view the elephants have of human society and how humans could do better.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library