****Get a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in
this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect
through her whole summer.
****Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science
Books
"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!"
This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on
a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look
like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way
around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly!
In dated journal entries P. Mantis describes the entirety of her life,
sharing the fun and beauty of her world as well its little ups and downs
("I ate one of my brothers. Okay, maybe two"). Colorful, bold art helps
illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and the
engaging, narrative text is paired with more detailed information about
praying mantises on the heavily-illustrated endpapers.
Washington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 Nominee
A New York Public Library Staff Pick for Children
Don't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary
Series!
Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries,
showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and
offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts,
Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard
neighbors.
**
My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
A Junior Library Guild Selection*
My Stinky Summer by S. Bug
A Junior Library Guild Selection****
