Book Synopsis:
An award-winning picture book that will get little ones excited about science.
While building a unique sandcastle, Cora and Manny spot a rather curious insect.
Soon, the little scientists keep a watchful eye on the insect’s movements, while learning about the natural environment along the way.
A great book for STEM education and home-school projects or just curious little ones who love science. Book extras include fun, printable activities related to science learning and research.
My Review:
The Beedog is a fun, education children’s book that helps to introduce science to young children. I read this book with my nearly 6 year old who really enjoyed it. It’s been hard to get Douglas into books as he does prefer non fiction but this book is a fantastic mixture of both which helped keep his interest.
The book subtly introduces science to children providing a few facts into the story but not too many that the young reader would become bored or put off. More detailed information on the ‘beedog’ is providing at the back and was, predictably, the part my non fiction loving boy enjoyed the most. There are some drawings of other types of wasps that I hadn’t heard of before which was really interesting.
The bright illustrations are very eye catching and the added fun of trying to guess what happens or find things in the pictures helps make this book a really fun read. I liked how the book encourages children to look up things for themselves and to discuss their findings. I thought this was a great thing to try and encourage!
My only niggle with this book comes from my son who was very upset that it wasn’t obvious that the children had picked up the toilet paper on the beach, calling them very naughty! As the book is about science and nature it might have been good to have added this in as my understanding is that rubbish can harm nature.
This is the first book in this series that I have read and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour.
About The Author:
Addie is an avid traveler, and once went on a solo journey to fifteen countries in one year. When she encounters something unique, she writes about it. Her first published picture book, The Beedog, is about a curious insect that she found in southern Portugal.
Addie began her writing journey when she was just nine years old, with a book called Doggienauts. That book has been updated and is set for publication in 2018. Addie is originally from the United States and is currently a full-time traveler. Home is where her suitcase is.
Illustrator Bio:
Joyeeta Neogi
Joyeeta is a children’s book illustrator who has worked with international authors and publishers. Her engagement with worldwide clients and multicultural themes has allowed her to create captivating original animal and child characters. Her art captures the expressions, movements and vibrancy of life within simple compositions to bring the author’s story to life. In her free time, Joyeeta is busy with painting and music. She loves to paint in oil and acrylic, and has also developed a passion for watercolor.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. The balance between having a fun story and an educational one was a challenge. Oh, and Manny picked up ALL the toilet paper! 🙂
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Hee hee fantastic Douglas will be pleased x
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