Written by Maria Elena Paterno 
Illustrated by Crispin Dayao, Jr. 

Acclaimed by The Philippine Star as “extremely handsome books that prove beyond doubt that biology need not be dreary school fare,” Tahanan’s A First Look at… series aims to sharpen a young child’s skill of observation. Only two goals governed the making of these books: to help children understand basic classification in biology and zoology, and to open their eyes to the glorious diversity of the world around them.