This Is What a Slug Does
by Mimi May Illustrated by Aniek Bartels
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Pub Date Jun 23 2026 | Archive Date Jun 10 2026
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Description
A hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs.
How do slugs see when they don't have eyes? Why do they leave behind that weird, gloopy trail? And can a slug really retract its head?
This Is What a Slug Does is the first book in a brilliantly funny, fact-packed nonfiction series that takes a closer look at the strange--and sometimes slimy--lives of animals. Full of digging, chomping, sliming, and general oddness. Because that is what animals do.
PACKED WITH FACTS: Bite-sized facts wrapped up in a fun story make this perfect for curious kids. Bonus content at the back of the book give little zoologists even more information about their new favorite animal!
HILARIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL: If Jon Klassen wrote a funny nonfiction book about slugs, this is what it would look like.
A NATURE BOOK TO SHARE: Hilariously illustrated and packed with facts about the strange and amazing world of slugs, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book.
Advance Praise
"Informative, infused with a dash of wit, and the spare, watercolorlike art is both beautiful and droll. A surprisingly--and satisfyingly--dramatic day in the life of a slug." - Kirkus Reviews
"In this eye-popping, science-led series starter, May and Bartels spotlight slugs' spectacular qualities. Wry third-person narration follows a specimen dubbed Simon, and the memorable account closes with "more odd slug facts." Endearingly accessorizing Simon with a blue bowler, naive-style, shape-based ink and gouache renderings emphasize mucus trails amid flora and fauna. Slugs shine in this slick assessment." - Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798895090695 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |