"* Both scientifically grounded and dreamlike. An awe-inspiring introduction to cosmic evolution that makes the universe''s story feel both intimate and infinite." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "* The third absorbing, flawless nonfiction picture book collaboration between author Isabel Thomas and illustrator Daniel Egnéus. Thomas expertly distills massive ideas into tangible facts in a dynamic text. The art is so inventive and nearly neon that it demands viewers'' attention. This clever, fascinating approach to evolution is told through the undeniably child-friendly lens of frogs." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review "An engaging introduction for curious children beginning to ask big questions. A thought-provoking blend of science and storytelling for picture-book collections.
" -- Booklist "A powerful work covering the big and small story of the creation of the universe, this is an excellent addition to a classroom library with accessible language and illustrations that speak to both younger and older learners." -- School Library Journal "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review, on MOTH "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH "This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page.
The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH language and illustrations that speak to both younger and older learners." -- School Library Journal "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review, on MOTH "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative.
" -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH "This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page. The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH on with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise.
A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH language and illustrations that speak to both younger and older learners." -- School Library Journal "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review, on MOTH "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH "This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout.
" -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page. The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH language and illustrations that speak to both younger and older learners." -- School Library Journal "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers." -- Booklist, starred review, on MOTH "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations .
Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH "This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page. The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH on with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are.
" -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH on with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH language and illustrations that speak to both younger and older learners." -- School Library Journal "From its striking silver-plated cover on, this is a stunner. A gorgeous blend of text and illustrations and a wonderfully successful introduction to nonfiction for younger readers.
" -- Booklist, starred review, on MOTH "Gorgeous mixed-media illustrations . Thomas deftly builds an easily understandable explanation of natural selection into the well-paced narrative." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on MOTH "A strikingly illustrated story of survival and adaptation." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review on MOTH "This superb book, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page. The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection.
" -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH on with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH ook, with its message of hope, is a standout." -- School Library Connection, starred review on MOTH "Layered mixed media art gives the illustrations an almost three-dimensional quality that draws readers in from the first page. The text is informative but not overwhelming, grounding an existential exploration with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, finally, there are." -- BCCB "Egnéus creates stunning visuals that feel soft and organic, yet also intricate and precise. A deeply fulfilling look at the ups and downs of natural selection.
" -- Shelf Awareness, starred review on MOTH on with a punctuating statement, "there were no frogs yet," until, final.