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32 pp.
| Candlewick |
February, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4447-5$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Charlotte Voake.
"Right now, all around you, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things." Delicate pen and watercolor illustrations are paired with facts about such insects as wasps, ants, and dragonflies. The casual tone of the text encourages readers to "step outside" and explore. The whole mimics the unpredictability and inherent surprises of a nature walk: you never know what you'll see. Ind.