Bompa's Insect Expedition

Bompa's Insect Expedition - Hardcover

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Bompa's Insect Expedition - Hardcover

Bompa's Insect Expedition - Hardcover

by David Suzuki , Tanya Lloyd Kyi
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by David Suzuki (Author), Tanya Lloyd Kyi (Author), Qin Leng (Illustrator)


"Spreads full of beauty and information, familial tenderness... unexpected complexity and substance."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

Let's go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki's adventures with his own grandkids.

It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn!

With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects. . . even the annoying ones! Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, this picture book is a lush, colorful tour through a world we too often overlook.

This exciting and educational tribute to bugs features:
  • Amazing facts about insects, including backmatter pages
  • Information on how kids can help bugs thrive
  • A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather

After reading Bompa's Insect Expedition, kids will come away understanding how essential bugs are to our world.

Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

Author Biography


David Suzuki is an internationally renowned scientist and environmentalist who has made it his life's work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect, and protect nature. He is the co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation and the author of more than fifty books. He is a father of five and grandfather of ten, including twins Nakina and Kaoru. He lives in Vancouver.

Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of more than 30 books for children and young adults. Tanya's most recent books include What Will I Discover?, Our Green City, and Better Connected (written with her daughter, Julia Kyi). She lives in Vancouver, and teaches for the University of British Columbia's School of Creative Writing.

Qin Leng has illustrated picture books and magazines with publishers around the world. Recent books include her author-illustrator debut I Am Small, and Clover written by Nadine Robert, which received the Governor General's Literary Award for a French Language Illustrated Book. She lives in Toronto.

Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.7 x 9.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 19, 2023
ISBN9781771648820
Author David Suzuki , Tanya Lloyd Kyi
PublisherGreystone Kids
GenreChildren, Family, and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages48
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of more than 30 books for children and young adults. She writes about science, pop culture and places where the two overlap. Her recent books include The City of Lost Cats and Bompa's Insect Expedition, cowritten with David Suzuki. Tanya lives in Vancouver, where she is a lecturer with the UBC School of Creative Writing. Her favorite meal is breakfast and her favorite color is blue. When she's not writing, she hikes, plays tennis and bakes brownies.

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