Hexapod Stories (Paperback)

Paperback. Step into the miniature world of the hexapods, where six-footed neighbors lead lives as strange and wondrous as any fairy tale.Meet Van, the mourning cloak butterfly who wakes from a winter slumber for a New Year's feast of frozen apple cider. Creep underground to visit Old Bumble, the hardworking bee managing a bustling nursery, or watch Keti the caterpillar skillfully craft a tiny log cabin. From the comical underwater "mask" of Nata the dragonfly nymph to the rhythmic "fiddling" of Gryl the cricket, these stories reveal the daily miracles happening right in your own garden.Renowned entomologist Edith Patch blends the keen observation of a scientist with the heart of a storyteller, inviting children to view the natural world with wonder and respect. Each chapter follows a unique path of growth and change, revealing how these tiny creatures signal to friends with flashes of light or hide in plain sight.More than just a storybook, Hexapod Stories provides a bridge between imagination and reality, encouraging a lifelong habit of observation and a deep sympathy for even the smallest living things. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…