Member Reviews
This vividly illustrated children's book teaches kids about interesting ways that plants spread seeds, eat, defend themselves, etc. The illustrations are vivid collage pages that are beautiful, but it's a shame there were no photos of the actual plants. The text is small and on somewhat crowded pages. It was a little too long to work for a read-aloud with my 8 year-old daughter and didn't really hold her attention, but it could make for a nice solo read for kids. Despite a few criticisms, it's both beautiful and interesting, and would make a great nature study or biology resource for kids.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
Pretty Tricky focuses on plants that make adaptations to their environment to help keep them alive. I loved the variety of plants, many that I had never heard of. The interactions between insect and plant were also fascinating. I have some plant-loving kiddos that will really enjoy this book.
Illustrations were stunning!
I hands down LOVE this book. The introduction is so witty! Puns galore! And the illustrations are stunning; I love the style of art with loads of textures and color gradients. Each plant features facts about where it's found in the world and what makes it so tricky. Utterly fascinating. One I'll definitely be adding to my class library.
There are three chapters, each focusing on a different way plants are tricky: Plants on the Defense, Making More Plants (pollination tricks), Food Glorious Food! (tricky ways plants get food). Then there's the extra information section: how plants make seeds, how plants make food, and index/glossary/sources.
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own and are unbiased.
As smart as it is beautiful, this book was a delight to read. Each page is a stunning display of cut paper collage that make for a visual treat, while the text is clear and engaging, making the mystery of these tricky plants a fun and educational experience. Equally at home in a science classroom or a home bookshelf, this book is a treat for any budding scientist.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in return for a fair and honest review.