by Bonnie Bader
First published 2017
Snails move slowly through gardens and forests, leaving shiny trails behind them. These small creatures carry their homes on their backs and hide inside when danger appears. Some people think snails damage plants and gardens. Others consider them tasty food. Bonnie Bader shows young readers how snails live, eat, and survive. The book explains where snails make their homes and how they find food. Photos accompany each fact about these crawling animals. Children learn why snails produce slime and how they use their shells for protection. The book reveals the surprising ways snails help and harm the world around them.
Genres: nature, animals, non-fiction
Vibes: educational, informative, whimsical
Tropes: educational
32 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Young Readers