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This Is What a Slug Does

by Mimi May

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A closer look at the slug

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A closer look at the slug

A slug’s everyday activities provide the starting point for this illustrated nonfiction picture book. Questions about how slugs see, why they leave trails, and whether they can retract their heads give the book a way to explore an animal that is easy to overlook. Short facts are woven into the story, with additional information at the back for further investigation. The emphasis on digging, eating, and moving keeps the subject grounded in what slugs do, while the question-led approach makes room for some of their stranger features.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about animals and nature
  • Families or educators sharing illustrated nonfiction
  • Young readers who enjoy unusual animal facts

Themes

SlugsAnimal behaviorNature observationZoology

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Book overview

A hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs.

How do slugs see when they don't have eyes? Why do they leave behind that weird, gloopy trail? And can a slug really retract its head?

This Is What a Slug Does is the first book in a brilliantly funny, fact-packed nonfiction series that takes a closer look at the strange--and sometimes slimy--lives of animals. Full of digging, chomping, sliming, and general oddness. Because that is what animals do.

PACKED WITH FACTS: Bite-sized facts wrapped up in a fun story make this perfect for curious kids. Bonus content at the back of the book give little zoologists even more information about their new favorite animal!

HILARIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL: If Jon Klassen wrote a funny nonfiction book about slugs, this is what it would look like.

A NATURE BOOK TO SHARE: Hilariously illustrated and packed with facts about the strange and amazing world of slugs, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book.

Perfect for:

  • Gift-givers who are looking for a fun book about animals
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
  • Any kid who loves learning about animals and the nature
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