{"product_id":"my-stinky-summer-by-s-bug-9780823449439","title":"My Stinky Summer by S. Bug","description":"\u003cb\u003eHilarious and scientifically accurate, this Nature Diary gives readers a bug's-eye-view of the life cycle of a stinkbug.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in diary form, \u003ci\u003eMy Stinky Summer by S. Bug \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the day he is born, S. Bug hears the same refrain--\"Ew! Stinkbug!\" The stinkbug's odor is powerful protection against from predators. Perhaps too powerful. Readers will also learn about the challenges that arise when an ecosystem is pushed off-balance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChildren will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about ecosystems and nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS \/Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable Spring 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Meisel, who holds a master's degree in graphic design from Yale University, has illustrated many books for children, some of which he also wrote. \u003ci\u003eSee Me Run\u003c\/i\u003e is a 2012 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book and \u003ci\u003eSee Me Dig\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50378215162130,"sku":"9780823449439","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_80f4f64a-5370-4061-82bb-ff9b609bcac4.jpg?v=1728643716","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-stinky-summer-by-s-bug-9780823449439","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}