A Beetle is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long - ADVISABLE

A Beetle is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long.  PICTURE BOOK.  Chronicle Books, 2023.  $8.  9781797215877

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (4-6), MS, HS – ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

A paperback version of Aston and Long’s book on beetles as part of their series of science/nature themed picture books with gorgeous watercolor illustrations.

The watercolor illustrations are beautiful and eye-catching. The text does a good job of being simple and informative, without being overwhelming. This would be perfect for any science collection, and appealing for all ages.

Reviewer: Kiera Beddes, #bookswithbeddes