By Mimi May
Illustrated by Aniek Bartels
Ever wondered how a slug sees without eyes or why it leaves behind that slimy trail? This Is What A Slug Does is a hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs – complete with fascinating facts and one truly creepy head-regrowing trick.
The first book in a brilliantly funny new series about the oddest animal antics.
How do slugs see when they don’t have eyes? Why do they leave behind that weird, gloopy trail? And can a slug really grow a whole new head? (Spoiler: yes. And it’s as creepy as it sounds.)
This Is What A Slug Does is the first book in a brilliantly funny, fact-packed nonfiction series that takes a closer look at the strange, slimy… and often underwhelming lives of animals.
Full of digging, chomping, sliming, and general oddness. Because that is what animals do.
“Informative, infused with a dash of wit, and the spare, watercolorlike art is both beautiful and droll. A surprisingly—and satisfyingly—dramatic day in the life of a slug.”
Kirkus Reviews
“In this eye-popping, science-led series starter, May and Bartels spotlight slugs’ spectacular qualities. Wry third-person narration follows a specimen dubbed Simon, and the memorable account closes with “more odd slug facts.” Endearingly accessorizing Simon with a blue bowler, naive-style, shape-based ink and gouache renderings emphasize mucus trails amid flora and fauna. Slugs shine in this slick assessment.”
Publishers Weekly
“A wonderfully juicy primer for young gardeners and naturalists.”
Booklist
"Young readers who love collecting creature factoids will be thoroughly entertained by this funny nonfiction picture book."
LitHub
