I Once Had a Pet Praying Mantis

Anne Hutchings is an elementary-school teacher-librarian in Ajax,
Ontario.

This slim volume of poetry will be a welcome addition to any public,
school, or nature lover’s library. It should be required reading for
any teacher of natural science!

Leonard Gasparini states his purpose for writing the collection in his
preface: to write about nature factually as well as entertainingly. He
has been eminently successful, for his verses are a pleasure to read
and, at the same time, provide a wealth of knowledge about his subjects.
Robert Dykstra’s realistic pen-and-ink drawings are a delight in
themselves and complement the text perfectly. Highly recommended.