Families who loved What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You? by Steve Jenkins often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
When a child is feeling small, vulnerable, or simply captivated by the 'how' and 'why' of the natural world, this book provides a reassuring look at resourcefulness. It introduces young readers to the clever and often surprising ways animals defend themselves, from the octopus using an ink screen to the pufferfish inflating its body. While the title implies danger, the focus is entirely on the ingenuity of survival and the variety of tools nature provides for protection. This is an excellent choice for children aged 4 to 8 who are developing an interest in science or who might be working through their own feelings about safety and self-reliance. Steve Jenkins uses his signature paper-collage illustrations to make the animal kingdom feel both tactile and approachable. It turns a scary concept, being hunted, into a fascinating study of problem-solving and resilience, helping children see that there is always a way to navigate a tricky situation.
