This brightly colored beetle can have anywhere from two to twenty spots depending on which species, or type, of ladybug it is. A ladybug has a set of tough outer wings that act like a suit of armor to protect its soft body. These wings are part of the ladybug's exoskeleton ... "
This terrific nonfiction picture book is just right for little ones wanting to know about bugs. Some may be familiar, while others may never have been seen by them.
There are eight described here, in four page sections that begin with a pertinent question, and end with the answer in a paragraph filled with further text and textured, telling artwork. Kids will recognize the format in quick order, and are sure to enjoy the guesswork needed to try to identify the bugs being presented. It is sure to appeal to budding entomologists. A truly unique and engaging design takes readers from head to antennae, eyes, body, wings, hair, legs, and finally tail. How cool is that?
There is a trick question at the end that readers are sure to appreciate.
"None!
A true tail grows out of an animal's spine,
and no bug has a spine!"
In final pages the author provides a group of seven 'other awesome bugs' and a text box that adds 'a bit more about bugs'. The gorgeous artwork, created in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, uses digital photographs and textures to add further unstated information and lovely environmental backdrops.
I'm very happy to share this excellent book with you today.
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