Mya McLure, The Brave Science Girl: The Toad Cave is an adorable illustrated story for all ages by Douglas Haddad and Jennifer Ball-Cordero (illus.). Released 7th Nov 2023 by Rowman & Littlefield on their Muddy Boots imprint, it's 32 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is such a kind story with an important message for everyone about cooperation, planning, conservation, caring, and stewardship. It shows that everyone (even 2nd graders) can make a difference and help. The text is loosely rhyming, with accessible and simple words which will be understandable to even the youngest readers with some help. The illustrations are colorful and full of fun small details.
The simple plot revolves around Mya and her teacher and the other students finding out how to help build new homes for animals threatened by habitat loss and development. She has an ally in her teacher, Miss Russell, and they manage to help the toads to a new safer home.
There's a neat mini-tutorial included in the book with instructions for creating a toad-friendly garden home which could be a fun activity for youngsters to do with an adult/facilitator.
Five stars. Really cute. It would make a great choice for public or classroom library, activity groups, and home use.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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