A Beetle Is Shy

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From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, creators ofAn Egg Is Quiet,A Seed Is Sleepy, andA Rock Is Lively, this beautiful paperback edition ofA Beetle Is Shyis here to open a world of wonders to a new audience of young readers. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor.

Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched bookis sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parents lap as it isin a classroom reading circle.

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This delightful book promotes a sense of wonder about a group of little creatures with whom we share this Earth.--Science Magazine

Author Bio

Dianna Hutts Aston has written many bestselling children's books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a student of wildflower seed harvesting and viticulture, a caregiver, and a chauffeur.

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies.Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.