Are You a Dragonfly? (Backyard Books) [Hardcover]

Judy Allen (Author)

Book Description

Release date: April 15, 2001 | Age Range: 5 - 8 years | Series: Backyard Books

The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't start life in the air. Very young children will discover the secrets of metamorphosis as they enjoy this story of the life of a familiar backyard creature.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753453460
• ISBN-13: 978-0753453469
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,580,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments won the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! August 12, 2003

By Marion VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an excellent book for a new reader. The wording is simple and easy to understand describing the life cycle of a dragonfly and the illustrations are quite beautiful. I gave this book to my 7 year old grandson and he loves it! I plan to buy more books in this informative, interesting series. I highly recommend it!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and educational June 30, 2008

By akmommaof2

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

We love this book, as well as the others in the series. A perfect mixture of learning and fun. I even learned things about dragonflies I didn't know.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for little scientist September 29, 2010

By Dad of one

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

We have ordered the majority of the Backyard books for our daughter who loves science. Good explanation, fair illustrations. Has been great for preschooler, early elementary age child regarding understanding material and encouraging interest in science. Our favorites are "Are you a Ladybug" and "Are you a Butterfly" but all books have been informative and fun to read! We have even learned quite a bit as parents and one of us actually has a science background.