Other editions of book Does a Seal Smile?

How does a chimp say, “Glad to meet you!”?Does a coyote give a high five?Who hugs?The methods and meanings of how humans and animals communicate via facial expressions and body language are examined.Each title in the twelve-book Think About . . . series opens with a helpful letter to parents and educators explaining ways to use the books with their kids. This title explores body and facial expressions in animals and people. Waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, handshakes, and common greeting expressions are featured.

"Silly" questions tickle children's funny bones while their answers educate. This latest addition to the Early Experiences series takes a look at how animals and people communicate differently using everything from tail wags to body language to facial expressions. A perfect introduction to the idea of nonverbal communication in both the human and the animal worlds. Written by Dr. Fred Ehrlich, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist, the fact-filled, question-and-answer Early Experiences books engage young children with humor right at their level.