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Title details for A Perfect Spot by Isabelle Simler - Available

A Perfect Spot

by Isabelle Simler
Vineet Lal
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A ladybug needs a safe place to lay her eggs, but where can she find an open spot? Katydids flutter in the leaves, stick insects hide in the branches, and thorn bugs pop out from every available stem. Even those bright pink flowers are orchid mantises ready to strike! Will any of these creatures be the right neighbors for the ladybug’s eggs? 

Illustrated with lush, vibrant details, A Perfect Spot is a fascinating introduction to the diverse world of arthropods. Acclaimed creator Isabelle Simler presents a bug’s eye view of camouflage, metamorphosis, and other natural wonders.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers (SSCR)

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 5, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781467464383
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 500
    • Text Difficulty: 1-2

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 15, 2022
      Preschool-Grade 2 On a warm spring day a seven-spotted ladybug looks for the perfect spot to lay her eggs. She tries several bushes and trees, only to be deterred by walking sticks, thorn bugs, leaf katydids, crab spiders, orchid mantises, goat moths, lappet moths, and sticky caterpillars. Following a perilous descent from a tall oak, she lands in a colony of aphids (her favorite food), a perfect spot for her eggs. Translated from French, Simler's succinct text tells just enough to introduce these arthropods to young readers. The brightly hued digital artwork is mostly naturalistic, although enhanced facial features and snarky word balloon comments (""Scram!,"" ""Hey, move it!"") add a dash of anthropomorphism. The illustrations make good use of repeated lines that serve to create texture, signify movement, and deepen colors. Several insects employ camouflage, adding interest to the artwork. While the habitats of these creatures (from Malaysia to South America to Europe) make it unlikely they would ever be found together, the diverse selections are engaging. Back matter includes further information about each species.

      COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:500
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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