Overview
From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively, this beautiful paperback edition of A Beetle Is Shy is here to open a world of wonders to a new audience of young readers. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor.
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched bookĀ is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parentās lap as it isĀ in a classroom reading circle.
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AFFORDABLE FORMAT: A paperback format makes this highly acclaimed title accessible to an even broader range of readers.
A NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: Beautifully illustrated and brimming with facts about the wonderfully weird, diverse, and amazing world of beetles, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book.
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EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!:
An Egg Is Quiet
"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures." āKirkus Reviews, starred review
"Will inspire kids to marvel." āBooklist
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids
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A Butterfly Is Patient
"Both eye-catching and informative." āSchool Library Journal, starred review
"A lovely mix of science and wonder." āPublishers Weekly, starred review
"Stunning." āLibrary Media Connection, starred review
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades Kā12
An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
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A Rock Is Lively
"Eye-catching and eye-opening." āSchool Library Journal, starred review
"A visual and verbal feast." āBoston Globe
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
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A Seed Is Sleepy
"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations." āSchool Library Journal, starred review
An IRAĀ Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
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A Nest Is Noisy
"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." āBooklist
A Junior Library Guild selection
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers
- Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in insects and nature
- Fans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the Over and Under series
- For boys and girls who love books about bugs, animals, nature, and the world around them
- Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit
- Gift givingĀ for any holiday as well as birthdays and springtime or summer reading
This book title, A Beetle Is Shy - 9781797215877, ISBN: 9781797215877, by Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long, published by Chronicle Books (May 9, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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