Look out for bugs
Jen Prokopowicz
- Reading
- Take turns choosing a habitat: first scan the whole scene, then search its smaller details. Pause at the insect windows to explore what they add.
- Themes
- Looking closely at camouflage: Insects are concealed in habitat scenes, and readers are invited to find them before learning more through insect windows. The search activity is paired with informational insect features, making observation part of the book’s way of introducing its subject.
- Worth knowing
- The focus is insects, including unfamiliar examples such as caddis flies and larvae. If these creatures are a sticking point, previewing the illustrations together may help.