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This book belongs in school libraries across the nation, or at the very least in elementary school science classrooms. It is such a fun and wholesome way to learn about bugs. Many kids like to get dirty and get fascinated about bugs. This is cute educational book that helps them connect their interests in bugs to science that they might learn about in school.

Hmmm… Repetitive lesson in invasive insect species, specifically the emerald ash borer, told with the help of some STEM-filled kids conversing with the insects. Yes, for all the science and realism that may be here we also get the scene where the insects get told they're naughty, get shown an entomology book that they start to read, and agree to rein it all in a little when it comes to eating ash trees. Is there really an age of a reader where they need such piffle to digest the science in their science lessons? I've yet to see proof of it, in decades of reading junior books. And in a world where some invasive species are so dangerous it's vital they get stamped out, and yesterday, having such a scenario where they meekly shake hands and agree to fly off and be less nasty just seems counter-productive. A pity.

A cute children's book discussing how bugs can be both helpful and harmful to the plants around us. It is a book that will get even the kids who don't like bugs interested in them a little bit.

Cute idea, but the execution was not great. The writing needed more flow from scene to scene and less information on each page. For the age range this is targeted at, it would be hard to hold their attention for that long. Everything just feels a little disjointed.

The illustrations are awesome though.

This book about our planet and natural resources. When you purchasing this book, you will have an activities kit inside.

The story begin when Jeremy in the science class. That day lesson was about to learn Entomology. Entomologies are studies about insects such as ladybug, butterflies, and flies. So they will learn the anatomy and life cycles of insects outside the class. They were ready to explore more. At the last pages, have glossary and facts to learn the science term.

Its a good book to read with kids. Show them, tell them and explained to them slowly how the process was.

I really think there needs to be more approachable science books for young readers. This gorgeous little picture book tells a story about kids learning about science in class, but learning that they can make a difference in the real world.
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The colorful illustrations by Beatriz Gouvea are the real strength of this book about teaching young readers about insects. The story had an awkward transition, however, when the insects started talking to the kids studying them. It didn't quite work and could be confusing to the target audience.

This a short picture book to read which I didn't find any real value in. Firstly the title made no sense to the story and could've been better thought out. The story itself didn't make sense. I got the meaning behind the idea the children had but executing the plan by talking to the insects to solve the problem... wasn't going to solve the problem because realistically that's just not possible. For a fun read, such an idea could work but there was no realistic problem-solving presented.

I can't get over how cute the illustrations are! This was an adventurous and educational story with a great message on how to co-exist. I liked it overall but its transitions were a bit stiff and the addition of the beetles talking didn't feel like it fit the story to me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jeremy and the Beetle Takedown is a book that discusses what invasive species are and how they can hurt other organisms, upsetting the natural balance of things.

This story follows Jeremy and his friends. While learning about entomology (the study of insects) they come across an insect they had never seen before, the Emerald Ash Bore. It's a beetle the feeds on the trunk under the bark of the ash tree as larvae, and then consumes the leaves as adults, leaving the tree weak and dying. Jeremy and his friends try to learn everything they can do to help the trees, but that's all I'll say. You'll need to read the book to see how it ends!

As someone who has seen the damage the emerald ash bore has done first hand, I think this is a fantastic book! It's a way for me to explain to my children why the trees around us are dying and what we can do to help!

The only note I have is that I found the ending to be a bit, convenient. I get it's a children's book and that it's a good lesson to learn, but there was no establishment that the humans and bugs/animals could talk with each other before meeting the ash bores, so it kind of came out of left field for me.

But overall I think this is a fantastic book and will definitely pick it up for our home library!

I wanted to love this book (a picture book about invasive species? Yes please!) but ultimately was disappointed. The solution posed is for the kids to talk to the talking (??) beetles, explaining the problem so the beetles will leave the trees alone. Kids are capable of understanding real solutions. This felt like a copout.

This children’s book teaches all about entomology, or the study of bugs. This book would be perfect for kids that love bugs and the outdoors. I think it could also get kids more excited about going outside, if they aren’t already!

I LOVE that this book comes with a free printable activity kit. This definitely gives parents more bang for the their buck. It furthers the enjoyment of the book, and allows parents to have more fun with their children.

A fun, adventurous children's picture book discovering bugs, etymology, and learning! Bright, detailed artwork encourages kids to discover all the bugs and friends on the page (shout out to awesome diversity with Jeremy's class), However, the story itself was very long, with big paragraphs on each page with big words. There is a pronunciation guide in the back, as well as a free activity kit provided by the author. Definitely a book better suited for lapsit reading, or maybe reading to older kids during their science unit.

This book not only has beautiful illustrations, but it also teaches young readers about animals and their habitats.

Beautifully illustrated book for children. It teaches lessons of collaboration, sharing and creative thinking.

The illustrations were my favorite part of this book! Very well done. It’s a fun, scientific story to both entertain and educate young children. The glossary in the back is really nice for children learning those vocabulary words.

I loved this book. Wonderful illustrations and information for young readers. I love more scientific yet approachable books for the classroom.

Jeremy and his school friends are so sweet! This book showed how certain animals can be cool to look at but hurtful in ways. You’re never too young to learn about the safe removal of invasive species.

This book is a great way to teach young kids how different things especially affect the environment. It also teaches kids that as humans it is our responsibility to protect our environment . Love the definitions in the back of the book so that children can add new words to their vocabulary.

I think this is a great way to be informative about a serious manner but explained to children in a kid way. It was engaging and i can see children 5-10 liking this book. The artwork was beautiful