I'm excited to see what's next in the "Not A...." series! First it was a bean, now an axolotl. The axolotl's life cycle and natural habitat are described, as a pair of kids patrol the canals of Xochimilco and help clean it up so axolotls (a type of salamander) can thrive there again. "There is hope for paradise. Maybe that is why the axolotl smiles."

Endearing and informative.

Spanish words are mixed into mostly English text, with Spanish color words (azul, cafe, gris, etc.) printed in their corresponding colors. Spanish vocabulary and colors are included in the back matter, along with an author's note and photos of her pet axolotls. ( )

I mean, who doesn't love axolotls? A fun way to learn some Spanish vocabulary while learning about some really unique animals.

great book - science and spanish!

How adorable are axolotls?? I say VERY! This is a great book that shows the lifespan of one in the Xochimilco canal in Mexico City which is the only natural habitat for these special creatures. Super adorable art and great learning about these unique salamanders that are definitely NOT monsters :) ( )

Did you know in the native language of the region Axolotl means water monster? But it’s not a monster, an axolotl is a type of salamander that never loses its gills and fins. This book is both a story and a nonfiction book about axolotls, why they are endangered, and how we can help them. It’s lovingly done and beautifully illustrated. Lots of kids will like learning about an animal not habitually seen outside of aquariums in the US. ( )