{"product_id":"my-awesome-summer-by-p-mantis-paperback","title":"My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Meisel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist for the AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn dated journal entries P. Mantis describes the entirety of her life, sharing the fun and beauty of her world as well its little ups and downs (\"I ate one of my brothers. Okay, maybe two\"). Colorful, bold art helps illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and the engaging, narrative text is paired with more detailed information about praying mantises on the heavily-illustrated endpapers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 Nominee\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Staff Pick for Children\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series! \u003c\/b\u003e\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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Stinky Summer by S. Bug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Meisel is the author and illustrator of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor books, \u003ci\u003eSee Me Run \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI See a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, both I Like to Read(R) books. He is also author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSee Me Dig\u003c\/i\u003e, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book and See Me Play, also I Like to Read(R) books. He has written and illustrated nonfiction in the Nature Diary series: \u003ci\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis \u003c\/i\u003e(AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist, Science Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choice) and \u003ci\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\u003c\/i\u003e (a JLG selection). \u003ci\u003eThe Schmutzy Family\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Marilyn Rosenberg and illustrated by Paul Meisel, was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist. Paul lives in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.7 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Awesome Summer by P. 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