The Slug

The Slug

The Disgusting Critters Series

About the Book

One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
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Praise for The Slug

PRAISE FOR The Slug:

"Considered to be one of the garden's more unappealing creatures, the slug is an uncommon subject in the world of bug and insect books, hence making this read all the more interesting ... Readers will find the humorous cartoons to be a refreshing alternative to the photographs commonly found in non-fiction books. These pictures, paired with simple facts, make this book suitable for early readers, and could ease the transition into non-fiction for children who are reluctant to explore the genre. It is also recommended for readers who are ready to start exploring simple chapter books. The Slug would be a welcome addition to both public and school library collections." - Deakin Review of Children's Literature

"The slug is one ugly bug. It is a disgusting critter and thus fits perfectly as the fourth entry in the Disgusting Critters series... In this irreverent, humorous, minimalist (both in text and use of colors) introduction to the slug.... The cartoonlike illustrations and text bubbles give the slug personality, while varied font sizes and styles provide the information.... a great, fun way to engage readers and share giggles." - Booklist
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Disgusting Critters Series

Disgusting Critters: A Creepy Crawly Collection
The Mosquito
The Bat
The Cockroach
The Toad
Head Lice
The Spider
The Worm
The Fly
The Slug
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About the Author

Elise Gravel
ELISE GRAVEL is an award-winning author-illustrator from Quebec. She has won a Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration in French, and is well known for her original, wacky picture books and graphic novels. After completing her studies in graphic design, Elise found herself quickly swept up into the glamorous world of illustration. Her old design habits drive her to work a little text here and there into her drawings, and she loves to handle the design of her assignments from start to finish. She is inspired by social causes and likes projects that can handle a good dose of eccentricity. More by Elise Gravel
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