Tiny Monsters: The Strange Creatures That Live On Us, In Us, and Around Us by Robin Page, Steve Jenkins
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on November 17, 2020
ISBN: 0358307112
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals, Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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This nonfiction picture book highlights small organisms that live in, on, and around humans. The subtitle is a bit misleading in that many of the animals found in the book live on the forest floor. Other than that misnomer, this is a great book that kids will enjoy. The illustrations are detailed and colorful, and each illustration is accompanied by an image of the actual size of the creature (sometimes just a dot because they’re so small) as well as the magnification scale of the drawing. This detail will help kids with perspective. Throughout the book, I wished there was information about where in the world each organism was found, and that information (and a little bit more) is included in the back pages. Overall, it is a fun exploration of often ignored or completely unknown organisms. From the more common mosquito to the little known eyelash mite, there’s something to pique the interest of most young readers. Recommended for readers 4 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME