Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows taller and sprouts leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander, and soon—with the help of a pill bug named Icky—they wrangle a ladder and build a tree fort. But this is the wild world, after all, and something horrible is waiting to swoop down—booby voobeck!—only to be carried off in turn. Su! With exquisitely detailed illustrations and tragicomic flair, Carson Ellis invites readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in even the humblest backyard. Su!

This book features insects who communicate in a playful, made-up language. This unique aspect encourages readers to decode and interpret what the bugs are saying. Children will enjoy the challenge of deciphering new bug language. They can even be inspired to invent their own language!

The book is also about the microcosmic world that’s going on around plants. Industrious bugs in the story marvel at a growing plant. Children will discover the natural order of growth, seasons, and the food chain!  They can find new surprises in the beautiful illustrations each time they read the book (example: looking for the stick bug).

To add on another layer of fun, cleverness, and wit, discover Du Iz Tak in other languages, Koi ke bzzz ?, the French version and Ke iz tuk? the Portuguese version!

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