Vibrant, educational, and fun…
Hutchinson’s latest slithers in with a playful hiss and a bold mission: to turn fear into fascination. The book begins with a white egg, unfolding into a spectrum of snakes—red, orange, yellow, even pink—each real, striking, and worthy of attention. The well-paced rhymed verse holds young readers’ focus while inviting them to see snakes not as nightmares but as nature’s masterpieces. The transition to nonfiction is smooth. Hutchinson walks readers through the reasons behind all that color (camouflage, warning signals, survival strategies) without oversimplifying, and her explanation of “venomous” versus “poisonous” is precise. She reminds readers that most snakes aren’t dangerous and that the venom in a snake’s bite might one day help save a life. But the real bite comes in the note to grown-ups. Kids aren’t born fearing snakes, she argues. They learn it from us. So, stop recoiling and start teaching. Snakes kill pests, cure diseases, and keep ecosystems humming. They’re not monsters; they’re miracles with scales. More than a picture book, this is a vibrant, slyly persuasive lesson in wonder and respect.
A beautiful book that gives snakes their due and gives readers a reason to look twice before saying “ew.” A must-have for school and public libraries.
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Pub date September 2, 2025
Peanut Butter Publishing
ISBN 978-1598493788
Price $18.95 (USD) Hardcover