“Under the Desert Skies: The Stinky, Curious, and Disgusting'' is a children's book about animals that live in the Sonoran Desert. Illustrated in a crafty and charming paper cut mosaic style, this book was written and illustrated by Ana Lewis and her sister-in-law, Corinne Lewis. Ana Lewis’s grandson who “loved books” inspired it.

What makes this book truly unique is that it is divided into three parts: a mother and child javelina searching for food, a baby owl learning to fly, and a rude packrat showing off his stash. Each character has its own unique design, showing off the animal’s features.

 This book was fun and comedic. I gagged at what the javelinas ate, I clapped when the owl learned to fly, and I laughed at the pack rat’s insults and jokes. This book is great for early readers. Most of the pages have little words, and it is composed in sort of a short poem form. Teachers of young students could definitely use this book to teach about animals in our ecosystem. This book is wholesome and humorous, and I liked it very much!