"Mr. Mantis" invites the reader to join the family fun, and make a new insect friend! With charming rhyme, children can imagine what it would be like to get up close with a silly praying mantis, and learn to show kindness to creatures, and those in need. Great for preschool and elementary, with the aim of expanding vocabulary, and introducing some science facts (glossary of challenging words and facts about praying mantises included). Read aloud for poetry tea time, or use as part of a unit study on insects, empathy, or kindness!