‘Curio Power and the Roly-Polies: A Tiny Adventure About Curiosity, Sisters, and Nature’ is a children’s picture book by Linda Ellis with illustrations by Jean Ruth. The story follows two sisters who shrink down into their own garden, and the book’s tagline sums up its theme: ‘Curiosity is a superpower.’ The book’s site lists it as a 32-page picture book for ages 3 to 8. It sells for $24.99 direct from the book’s website and is also listed on Amazon.
For homeschoolers and classrooms
The book’s Meet the Roly-Polies page introduces the characters (Kylie, Aliana, Yash, Sprig and Pebble) and includes a short list of true roly-poly facts, which makes it an easy pairing with a backyard bug hunt or a trip to the Butterfly Pavilion’s homeschool days. Our Learn article Are roly-polies insects? A backyard science guide for Colorado kids checks those facts against Colorado State University’s fact sheets and adds a 15-minute backyard investigation.
Good to know
- Buy: direct from curiopowerbook.com ($24.99) or on Amazon.
- About: About the Book.
Disclosure: Curio Power is a Holland Health Marketing client.
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