Insectlopedia
by Douglas Florian (Author)
"Mosquitoes are thin./Mosquitoes are rude./They feast on your skin/For take-out food." Children will delight in the playful language and hilarious illustrations while they learn about twenty-one insects that will bug or beguile them. From swooping dragonflies and twirling whirligig beetles to marching army ants and feasting mosquitoes, here is one pest infestation you'll welcome into your home!
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Publishers Weekly
"The silly, imaginative verses about whirligig beetles and waterbugs (almost) match the exquisite pictures in playfulness and wit. The result is downright stunning," said PW. Ages 5-8. (Apr.) Copyright 2002 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
Review quotes
"Florian's elegant poems and watercolor collages are a treat."—Los Angeles Times
(star)"The clever artwork . . . and arachnid verse it illustrates will delight readers."—Booklist (starred review)
(star)"There are other books of poetry about insects . . . but none match Insectlopedia."—School Library Journal (starred review)
(star)"The clever artwork . . . and arachnid verse it illustrates will delight readers."—Booklist (starred review)
(star)"There are other books of poetry about insects . . . but none match Insectlopedia."—School Library Journal (starred review)
Douglas Florian
DOUGLAS FLORIAN is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including mammalabilia, insectlopedia, and beast feast. He lives in New York City.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780152163358
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
P
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
April 20, 2002
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF003120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.
JNF042010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | Humorous
JNF042010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | Humorous
Library of Congress categories
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