Author and award-winning freelance photographer David FitzSimmons has created a sophisticated and beautiful new book, Curious Critters to instill in children an appreciation for nature. Intended to stimulate and instruct, be prepared to learn a thing or two yourself, as you explore what it’s like to be a Red Flat Bark Beetle, Black Swallowtail butterfly, Spotted Salamander, Red Eyed Vireo or Chinese Praying Mantis.

FitzSimmons’ macro animal photography is amazing, the critters jump off the page and into your mind and lap.

21 critters are cleverly presented and detailed:

• each close-up appears with playful “first-person” text
• there’s a “natural history” 2-page recap – a small snapshot with info akin to an encyclopedia (more…)