This book is a great blend of science, story and illustration. Understandable that it received an Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. The nice thing about this book is it can be read and enjoyed by several ages. The story itself is a nice read-aloud. But the additional notes provided on each page add further science instruction and will be loved by "detail" readers. I read it out loud to my 5, 7 & 9 year old and they all could enjoy the book at their individual levels.

Great book to help kids understand all the nature that can be found in your own neighborhood.

Mei Mei was bored but PB and I both liked it. Very interesting.