Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian

Insectlopedia

Paperback – Picture Book, April 1, 2002

Douglas Florian

HarperCollins · Paperback · April 1, 2002

“Mosquitoes are thin./Mosquitoes are rude./They feast on your skin/For take-out food.” Children will delight in the playful language and hilarious illustrations while they learn about twenty-one insects that will bug or beguile them.

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Who it’s for
Playful poems and hilarious illustrations make twenty-one insects entertaining company.
Themes
Insects, Playful insect poetry
Genres
Insects & Spiders, Funny Poems

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About this book

“Mosquitoes are thin./Mosquitoes are rude./They feast on your skin/For take-out food.” Children will delight in the playful language and hilarious illustrations while they learn about twenty-one insects that will bug or beguile them. From swooping dragonflies and twirling whirligig beetles to marching army ants and feasting mosquitoes, here is one pest infestation you’ll welcome into your home!

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Playful poems and hilarious illustrations make twenty-one insects entertaining company.

Come here for

  • Witty rhymes about insects that bug or beguile
  • A lively blend of poetry and funny illustrations

Expect

  • Twenty-one insect portraits, from dragonflies to mosquitoes
  • Playful language with a mischievous streak

Where it sits

Insects & Spiders90%
Funny Poems49%

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Publisher categories

  • Dogs
  • Insects & Spiders
  • Pets
  • Animal Welfare
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  • Endangered Animals
  • Jungle Animals
  • Nocturnal Animals
  • Baby Animals
Authors
Douglas Florian
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
April 1, 2002
Format
Paperback
Theme
Insects · Playful insect poetry
Reading lane
Dogs