Bugs

by Andrew Markey, Ludmila Baginska (Illustrations)

Beetles and crickets and spiders, oh my! Step into the backyard with Cody and Anna and go exploring! Learn fun facts about the many kinds of bugs and their close relatives commonly found in the backyard. Bugs (Backyard Explorer Series) is a great addition to any household or classroom and is a fun read-aloud for kids of all ages. It is certain to keep them entertained and drive them outdoors for an adventure. There is lots to discover among the diversity of insect fauna and this book shows it in adorable watercolor illustrations.

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34 pages, Paperback

Published July 28, 2020

About the author

Andrew Markey is an award-winning children's author. He is a former zookeeper and pre-k assistant teacher that loves nature, teaching, and working with kids, which inspired him to subsequently pursue an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Andrew is fortunate to combine these passions by writing children's books that promote outdoor adventure, learning, and empowerment. When Andrew isn't writing you might find him simply enjoying the great outdoors. He also loves traveling, bug collecting, and observing objects in the night sky through the lens of his telescope.

Reviews

[Kid's Picture Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely perfect for my son. He loves bugs and exploring our backyard just like Cody and Anna. He has a bug book with charts on all different kinds of insects and he always wants to go try and find them. The most interesting one we found so far was a grouping of old large snail shells that look like they belong in the ocean. The story is a wonderful adventure and the illustrations are some of the best I have seen. I love the detail and depth of the illustrations giving you up close views of the bugs. The best part is most of these bugs can be found right in your own backyard. You will see spiders, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, fireflies, beetles, millipedes, cicadas, and more. Be ready to go exploring with your kids after reading this book. It is a great way to engage your kids in reading and create some adventure of their own. The book provides fun facts as well as the correct pronunciation of bugs. I can picture this book being in school libraries.