This children's book describes adaptive behaviour of 40 well-known animals. The child would have seen these animals live or on TV. Each animal is discussed in detail with the main features illustrated. The facts are presented in the guise of conversation and therefore could be learnt almost effortlessly. The facts have been verified by a zoologist. Uniquely, the text incorporates sayings and proverbs associated with these animals, which enrich the language. We risk losing these. The humour in the book would sustain the parental interest. It is an easy to read book, aimed to amuse and educate the middle grade reader.