About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a mix of fascination and fear toward the tiny creatures crawling in the grass or flying around the porch. It is the perfect bridge for a child who is ready to move from 'eew!' to 'how?' by introducing bugs through gentle, clever poetry paired with accessible scientific facts. It validates their curiosity while providing the knowledge needed to transform nervousness into respectful appreciation. Jane Yolen uses rhythmic verse to describe the unique personalities of insects, from the praying mantis to the busy honeybee. The book serves as a dual resource: the poems capture the wonder of nature, while the factual sidebars ground the experience in real-world biology. It is ideal for children ages 4 to 9 who are beginning to explore the natural world and need a safe, engaging way to learn about creepy-crawlies without being overwhelmed by technical jargon.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and direct in its approach to nature. While it touches on predation (bugs eating other bugs), it is handled with a neutral, scientific lens that emphasizes the balance of nature rather than violence or gore.
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