Laura Knetzger

Bug Boys: Outside and Beyond gets trippy and philosophical and breaks the 4th wall often! But I enjoyed it just as much as the first book. Stag-B and Rhino-B are still as adorable as ever. The artwork is oh-so lovely with green foliage and cartoony expressions.

I would recommend this for middle-grade readers because some of the more philosophical bits may confuse younger kids (but also an opportunity to create discussion). Also, Stag-B’s insecurities about Rhino-B growing up faster than him will probably resonate more with middle-grade readers because they’re in a transitory period.… (altro)

Excerpt from a longer article:

Synergy: Celebrating Trees

TREES are a woody perennial plant consisting of a single tall stem or trunk and bearing lateral branches. A root system anchors the tree and stores nutrients. These long living plants often serve as keystone species supporting a variety of other life.

To understand a concept, it’s useful to read a cluster of books related to a theme. Explore these recently published books for children:

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THE BIG TREE by Laura Knetzger is a comic for beginning readers. While mourning the loss of a tree, friends learn about new beginnings in nature. ARC courtesy of Holliday House, Pixel Ink, and Peachtree.… (altro)