Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow

The Hidden World of the Meadow is a unique combination of poetry, riddles, and science wisdom that takes readers on a captivating tour through the fields, encouraging them to observe the hidden world around them.

With stunning scratchboard scenes saturated with color, this book introduces young readers to the fascinating creatures and plants that inhabit meadows, including rabbits, spittlebugs, grasshoppers, milkweed, foxes, and hawks.

The poems are posed as riddles in facing pairs, inviting readers to solve the mystery of each creature's identity.

Each spread features a detailed explanation of an aspect of the animal's physiology or behavior, making this book both educational and entertaining.

The conclusion explains how meadows change over time and eventually become forests through the process of succession, defined in the glossary along with one poetry form, the pantoum.

With its beautiful artwork, informative text, and engaging format, The Hidden World of the Meadow is a must-have for any young nature lover or budding poet.