My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis

Reach for this book when your child is starting to notice the tiny dramas playing out in your backyard or local park. It is a perfect choice for kids who are naturally curious about the cycle of life but might find standard non-fiction a bit dry. Written as a series of diary entries, the story follows a praying mantis from birth through the changing seasons of summer. This book brilliantly balances humor with the biological reality of nature. It touches on themes of resilience and the survival of the fittest without being overly dark. Parents will appreciate how it introduces scientific vocabulary like molting and camouflage through a first-person narrative that feels like a personal adventure. It is an ideal way to foster a sense of wonder about the natural world while teaching the importance of patience and adaptation.