{"product_id":"my-awesome-summer-by-p-mantis-a-nature-diary","title":"My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis (A Nature Diary)","description":"Get 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.\n\nFinalist for the AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books\n\n\"May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!\"\n\nThis 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!\n\nIn 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.\n\nWashington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 Nominee\nA New York Public Library Staff Pick for Children\n\nDon't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series!\n\nEach 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.\n\nMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\nA Junior Library Guild Selection\n\nMy Stinky Summer by S. Bug\nA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0823436713\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0823436713.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Meisel, Paul\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43400640659517,"sku":"BVV.0823436713.G","price":6.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0823436713-0.jpg?v=1785102183","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/my-awesome-summer-by-p-mantis-a-nature-diary","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}