Are You a Grasshopper?

Up The Garden Path / Backyard Books

by Judy Allen

For use in schools and libraries only. Young children will make many amazing discoveries about creatures in their own backyards in this intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Nonfiction, Animals, Summer, Childrens, Nature

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award.

Judy Allen, along with illustrator Tudor Humphries, created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.

Reviews

[Carolyn Wilhelm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book answers many questions children may have about grasshoppers. Grasshoppers are actually very interesting.  This book describes but does not name incomplete metamorphosis, so the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis could be pointed out to the children. Complete metamorphosis is usually known by children who have observed caterpillars and butterflies. The book describes life from the viewpoint of the grasshopper

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engaging, educational peek into a grasshopper's life for young readers, with vibrant illustrations.
The book cleverly combines fun facts with storytelling, making entomology exciting and the art complements the text, bringing the insect world to life. Ideal for sparking children's interest in nature.

[Vo Khon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read at: https://archive.org/details/areyougra...
describe a grasshopper and show difference between cricket and it.
A grasshopper can jump high by 20 times their length.
It can make sound by a peg in each leg

[Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I like where they were being born and when they were shedding their skin. I don’t like that they all die. And I want to jump with them!” - Luke

Luke picked this book out because he knows grasshoppers terrify me and learning more about them didn’t help the cause, so that’s great. - mama

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I expected this book to feel dry and dated, but it actually felt interesting and relatable. The way the story was written felt personable and the text was very informative without feeling boring.

[Paige Vallade · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book includes the characteristics of a grasshopper. It discusses what its mother would look like and that the father would look the same. It discusses how your skin will change and you will grow wing buds. Then you will develop stubby wings.
I rated this book 3 stars. It is a great informational book for younger kids and tells them about grasshoppers. Obviously the book is not as interesting to me in my personal life.

[Janae · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for what it is: an informative book about the characteristics and life cycle of grasshoppers.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

a short informative book perfect for early elementary