City of Leafcutter Ants by Amy Hevron (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, for ages 4-8, available now)
An informative and fun introduction to the bustling metropolis of the leafcutter ants, each with a different job to do. Whether already fascinated by bugs or just discovering them, young readers will be captivated by Amy Hevron’s colorful, inviting illustrations.
The Girl Who Loves Bugs written by Lily Murray; illustrated by Jenny Løvlie (Peachtree, for ages 4-8, available now)
A humorous, sweet story about what happens when a passionate girl brings her outside interest indoors. This book is for those kids who love the earth so much they try to bring it inside! Lily Murray and Jenny Løvlie crafted an impulsive story with implicit representation of several diverse communities including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled characters.
Bioblitz!: Counting Critters by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Peachtree, for ages 4-8, available now)
This is the perfect book to inspire less screen time at home over the summer. In this easy-to-read picture book, a young boy and his cousin compete to identify the most different species on a biodiversity count day at a local park.
It Is Time: The Life of a Caterpillar by Lizzy Rockwell (Holiday house, for ages 4-8, available now, paperback available July 23, 2024)
Perfect for early to mid level readers, this book follows the life of a caterpillar! From an egg to a butterfly, Lizzy Rockwell’s clear text delivers a life cycle that first graders can read on their own!
Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to feature in this post. Cover images were also provided.
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