Beetle Bog - (Little Habitats) by Jana Curll (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

For fans of the Narwhal and Jelly series, this hilarious graphic novel for ages 6-9 explores the wonders of a bog and the creatures that live there!

The third book in the Little Habitats series, following Barnacle Bay and Fiddlehead Forest. Each book in this series explores a different small but vital ecosystem.

Beetle is off on a grand adventure, but Tadpole needs his help! His pond feels too small. How can Beetle make the bog bigger?

As Beetle tries to help, they encounter other creatures of the Bog each on their own journey of change and adaptation including Dragonfly undergoing a drastic metamorphosis; a pair of Sundews debate the best way to catch prey; and even the Sphagnum Moss, who is full of wise words.

In Beetle Bog, young readers discover:

• Science-based information about bog biodiversity reviewed by experts
• Fun facts about the unique and connected creatures--big and small--in bogs
• Hilarious and brightly colored graphic style illustrations

Packed with humor, playful puns, and fun facts about bogs and the creatures that inhabit them, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel dives into the fascinating world hidden within this tiny and important ecosystem.

Book 3 in the Little Habitats series!
This series of graphic novels for young readers introduces children to nature's small and vital ecosystems. Full of humor and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying expertly-reviewed fact pages throughout.

Review Quotes

"Pun-tastic... a clear picture of the entire squelchy ecosystem. POND-erful splashes of wordplay and natural science."
--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Jana Curll is a children's illustrator based on the rainy west coast of Canada and is grateful to live on the traditional lands of the shíshálh Nation with her family. She is inspired by the creatures and environment of the local rainforests and the ocean and spends her spare time wandering through winding trails and along rocky beaches. She likes doodling funny maps and sipping strong coffee while her large cat sleeps on her lap. She's also the author-illustrator of Barnacle Bay and Fiddlehead Forest, book 1 and book 2 in the Little Habitats series, also published by Greystone Kids.