Why the Animals Came to Town Author:Michael Foreman This is a powerful environmental plea from one of Britain's finest illustrators. Baboons and bison, beavers, bats, ostriches and meerkats: animals from all over the world have come to our street! One boy's nocturnal visit from a parade of dancing animals warns us all that the world we share is in danger. With loveable illustrations and lilting r... more »hythms, Michael Foreman has created a fun and beautiful book with a serious message.« less