Author/Illustrator: Amy Nielander
Publisher: Pomegranate Kids, 2015
Age: 3-103
Themes: insects, competition, wordless picture books
Opening: Introducing: the Versizer! The book you are holding in your hands is a marvel of squishy science. After many years of mulling and figuring, I have developed a device called the Versizer that will transform lengthy novels, myths, and epic poems into delightful nuggets of nonsense.
Summary: (from my library catalog) The plots of nine classic stories are summarized in this collection of silly verses.
Why I like this book: So simple, yet so clever and so much fun! Like most kids, I like looking at bugs and these are all drawn to actual size!
Resources/Activities: Perfect read for an insect unit: discuss the variety of one species, and find out which ladybug species to look for in your geographic area; search for the word ‘ladybug’ in different languages and talk about the direct translations; how are ladybugs beneficial in the garden? (I sure could use their help defending my currant bushes!)
For more Perfect Picture Book picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
julie rowan-zoch 
This is a clever idea for a wordless book about ladybugs/insects. It encourages children to use their imaginations, watch patterns of movement, anticipate what is occurring and ask questions. You always find such unique books! Great activities.
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What an interesting book – and perfect for the start of insect season (at least in the northeast).
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Here too!
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CUnique. You pick the most interesting and unusual books.
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Wow! This is different. I like! Thanks Julie.
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Haha! Thanks for stopping by, Diane!
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