From the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider--meticulously researched and utterly charming.
What if you were small as a bean, and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrations through your elbows, and jump five times your body length?
That is Jumper's world.
This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the tiny, secret world of backyard jumping spiders, with robust back matter sure to delight young readers and educators alike. Perfect for fans of Katherine Roy, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohman, and Jason Chin.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 48 pages
ISBN-10: 1250810361
Item Weight: 1.1 lbs
Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.5 x 11.4 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 31 to 100 ratings
*Four starred reviews* A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Booklist Editors' Choice A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids
? "Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
? "An exceptionally empathetic exploration of the natural world sure to inspire new arachnid allies." - Booklist, starred review
? "An immersive exploration of a common jumping spider's abilities and physical traits." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
? "An accessible and thought-provoking title that connects readers to the world of a spider through engagement and education." - School Library Journal, starred review "Simple but cinematic...satisfyingly dramatic." - BCCB
"Lush and dramatic." - Hornbook Magazine
Jessica Lanan is a children's book author and illustrator who created her first picture book at age eight. After graduating college, she took a set of watercolors on a yearlong trip around the world and inadvertently began her illustration career. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. jessicalanan.com
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