Eating bugs might sound unusual to children in the United States, but people all over the world eat them. These insects provide an important source of protein, and many tasty recipes include them. Mexican author Judy Goldman shares facts about the many yummy bugs consumed in her home country of...
| Judy Goldman was born in Mexico City and still lives there today. She is the author of more than 50 books for kids published in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, and Colombia. She loves tacos, enchiladas, anything that has cinnamon in it, and the smell of freshly cut grass. |
| Ilán Rabchinskey is a Mexican artist and photographer who has traveled far and wide taking pictures for many books and magazines. Ever since he was little, he has liked to observe insects that live in gardens, especially the fireflies that come with the rainy season and light up the night. He has eaten many of the bugs that are described in this book. His favorites are the jumiles. He lives with Tsina, his Mexican hairless dog, in a century-old building in the center of Mexico City. |
A surefire classroom hit; this book combines lots of “ick” factor with respectful information regarding an established culinary star.
—School Library Journal Reviewer
