animal kingdom
noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom
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Through simple text and brilliant animal illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle’s finest, Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson presents a lovely and nuanced portrait of dads across the animal kingdom, from lions to seahorses to humans.
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Copeland, who is best known as a drummer for The Police, put it all to music, giving members of the animal kingdom a shot at stardom, with humans playing backup.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
With a cast of 53 artists, Echo tells a story of connection, intention and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Humans are not the only members of the animal kingdom that can sing.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Copeland, who is best known as a drummer for The Police, put it all to music, giving members of the animal kingdom a shot at stardom, with humans playing backup.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
With a cast of 53 artists, Echo tells a story of connection, intention and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Humans are not the only members of the animal kingdom that can sing.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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