Super Small
Miniature Marvels of the Natural World
Published on 6. April 2023
Book
Hardback
36 pages
978-1-77164-656-7 (ISBN)
Description
This utterly unique book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities through rhyming and comic-style spreads.
Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers?
The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even in outer space! Acclaimed author Tiffany Stone combines comic panels and zany rhymes to share incredible facts about our world's miniature marvels, while illustrator Ashley Spires' cartoon-style illustrations make these itty-bitty superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page.
From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats with lethal aim, Super Small shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super-and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself.
Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers?
The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even in outer space! Acclaimed author Tiffany Stone combines comic panels and zany rhymes to share incredible facts about our world's miniature marvels, while illustrator Ashley Spires' cartoon-style illustrations make these itty-bitty superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page.
From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats with lethal aim, Super Small shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super-and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself.
Reviews / Votes
"I can see this volume being used to practice inference (ask students to identify the creature's superpower from the poem) or to model how to draw a cartoon about an animal's unique characteristic. Additionally, I can see these poems and comics being enjoyed by young readers as they learn some very fascinating animal facts."-Kiss the Book Jr.
"The focus in this poetry collection is on superpowers in tiny packages. Stone sings the praises of each... and Spires gives these peewee powerhouses confident looks to match the breezy tone and adds clever touches... Small wonders."
-Kirkus STARRED Review
"Super cute, illuminating... the illustrations have an instant glossy appeal... [and with] giggle-grabbing verse."
-School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77164-656-7 (9781771646567)
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Persons
Tiffany Stone is a children's poet and critically acclaimed picture book author. She lives in B.C. with her family and some sort-of small (but very super) pets.
Ashley Spires is the author and illustrator of many books including the best selling The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky The Space Cat series both of which have animated adaptations. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter.
Ashley Spires is the author and illustrator of many books including the best selling The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky The Space Cat series both of which have animated adaptations. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter.