Welcome to the green house, where day and night, the melodic prattle of exotic animals fills the air. The rich hues and tones described in the text explode in each illustration, and with every turn of the page, readers can feel the heat and vibrancy of this tropical paradise. "Unlike the plethora of contrived or sentimental books on the subject, this one is simplicity itself — eloquent and effective". — *"The next best thing to a guided tour". — "A strikingly vibrant package". —