Nature Spy Guide

K-Gr 2–Rotner’s signature style of pairing joyful children interacting with the world around them shines in this nature title. Turning observational science into a cool spy game for young readers makes this a stealthy, fun read. Children move around in natural spaces like streams and parks to see what the world around them is hiding. Spying as a device encourages quiet, slow study from a safe distance. The sentence structures present are short with simplified language that is peppered with highlighted key terms for developing readers. Paired with these short sentences are diverse depictions of children frolicking and pausing quietly to absorb the secrets hidden under rocks or in streams. Back matter features a plethora of information, such as the species identification guide and resources for caregivers and educators about how best to introduce children to the sciences outside.