Full Product Details
Author: Elise Gravel
Publisher: Tundra Books
Imprint: Tundra Books
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 21.90cm
Weight: 0.204kg
ISBN: 9781770496552
ISBN 10: 1770496556
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 05 August 2014
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for The Fly Young readers will at least come away with a thorough understanding of how unsanitary these insects are and also, perhaps, clearer pictures of their physical makeup, life cycle and even some of the differences among fly species. Gross-out potential, for sure--but also likely to give larval entomologists a mild buzz. -- Kirkus
Probably the grossest, but funniest, illustration is when the slug meets the snotty-nosed baby. That s the two-page spread that a child will likely thrust into the face of a friend, hoping to get a loud response of GROSS! or YUCK! If a librarian or teacher is looking for an informational book for research, this isn t it; but, it is a great, fun way to engage readers and share giggles. -Booklist Readers will find the humorous cartoons to be a refreshing alternative to the photographs commonly found in non-fiction books. These pictures, paired with simple facts, make this book suitable for early readers, and could ease the transition into non-fiction for children who are reluctant to explore the genre. It is also recommended for readers who are ready to start exploring simple chapter books.The Slugwould be a welcome addition to both public and school library collections. -Deakin Review of Children s Literature
Praise for The Fly Young readers will at least come away with a thorough understanding of how unsanitary these insects are and also, perhaps, clearer pictures of their physical makeup, life cycle and even some of the differences among fly species. Gross-out potential, for sure--but also likely to give larval entomologists a mild buzz. -- Kirkus
Author Information
Elise Gravel is an award-winning author/illustrator from Quebec. She was the winner of the 2013 Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration in French, and is well-known in Quebec for her original, wacky picture books. She has published a number of books with US publisher Blue Apple and is currently working on a graphic novel for Roaring Brook Press. Having completed her studies in graphic design, Elise found herself quickly swept up into the glamorous world of illustration. Her old design habits drive her to work a little text here and there into her drawings and she loves to handle the design of her assignments from start to finish. She is inspired by social causes and is likes projects that can handle a good dose of eccentricity.
