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Author Readings
David reads the Blue Jay from Curious Critters – Buy the Book

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David reads the Ohio Crawfish from Curious Critters – Buy the Book

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Audio Recordings
David reads from his Curious Critters picture book – Buy the Book and CD
American Bullfrog – voice by David FitzSimmons
American Toad – voice by Mark Sebastian Jordan
American Bullfrog voice by David FitzSimmons
American Toad voice by Mark Sebastian Jordan
David reads from his Curious Critters picture book – Buy the Book and CD

Striped Skunk voice by David FitzSimmons
Great Horned Owl voice by Mark Sebastian Jordan
Striped Skunk – voice by David FitzSimmons
Great Horned Owl – voice by Mark Sebastian Jordan
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Interviews with David FitzSimmons
NBC-TV (Cleveland, WKYC) Interview w/ Jim Donovan
CTN-TV (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Art Fair Close Up Interview w/ Dana Denha

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NBC-TV (Miami, WTVJ) Live Miami at 11 Interview

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Coloring Pages
Word Searches
Photography Tips and Techniques
Photo Technique: Light Tents
To produce the Curious Critters animal photos, David places animals inside a “Light Tent.” Often used for product photography because of its even lighting and plain white background, David finds that portraits of animals can look stunning photographed in such a way.
David finds some animals out in nature, but frequently he works with nature centers, rehabilitation centers, zoos and aquariums, and various other locations focused on animal care and education.
Photo Tip: The Eyes Have It
When photographing animals—including dogs, cats, and, yes, humans—make sure that their eyes are visible and in focus. Most people, when they look at animal photos, look at the eyes first.
Where do you look first? Try an experiment: As the images of owls change, pay attention to where you look first.





