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Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other books in The Nature Diary Series \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too  Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis\u003c\/b\u003e CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS \/Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird\u003c\/b\u003e A Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Stinky Summer by S. 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