Non-Fiction Monday: Nic Bishop Butterflies and Moths
It’s getting time to think about those Cybils’ nominations for this year. Nominations open next month for a limited time.
Last year, Nic Bishop Frogswon in the Nonfiction Picture Book category for the CYBILS. This is no surprise as his photos are luscious, intriguing and readers are left wondering how he captured that shot. If you go to his website, he explains the how to in detail and tells about some of his trickery.
So I will not be surprised if Nic Bishop Butterflies and Mothsis nominated. This book is once again fabulously photographed. His facts such as there are 1790,000 moths and butterflies species in the world, one butterfly has a wingspan of almost a foot, and identifying the difference between moths and butterflies will fascinate the youngest readers. The photos support the text and I know my students will be pouring over this book for hours. I mean did you know the luna moth is mouthless?
BTW, it is not too late to become a CYBILS panelist or judge. Please email cybils09 (at) gmail (dot) com and include the following:
- subject line sez “cybils 09 judge”
- include your name, blog name and URL
- let us know your 1st and 2nd choice genres
- would you prefer round 1 or round 2 judging?
You might want to read more about being a panelist or judge here. I am heading up the Nonfiction Picture Book category so I will be looking for passionate bloggers about nonfiction.
Have you signed up for Kidlit Con 09? It will be fabulous! Hosted by the fabulous Mother Reader in Washington, D.C. I am not able to attend (sniff!) But it’s shaping up to be a great event. Visit here to sign-up.
Finally Tricia at The Miss Rumphius Effect is hosting Non-fiction Monday.
Happy Reading.
MsMac
