And that told me I should keep doing what I loved. NS: We had women that were studying bugs in the Amazon writing emails to us, and telling her that, you know, they had had similar experiences growing up — that they had been bullied for their love of insects, and they didn't let it stop them. Did you tell your other kids at school? Did they know that you were becoming a kind of star?
SS: Well, when this happened I was in a different school. I changed schools again after Grade 1. And the kids there were a lot nicer. They encouraged me a lot. What did you think of it when you saw the whole book put together like that?
When I first read it, I thought it was just an amazing book. I thought it was just so cool. It really does express like the story really, really well.
So I tested your book on the weekend with my granddaughters. And they love your book. The first reaction I had was, like, "This is really cool. It's not leaving — it's on me. It's not leaving me. I was very surprised at the fact that I was the only one in the whole conservatory that it was staying on.
And both [my granddaughters] had one last question for you: what do you want to be when you grow up? Well, I'd like to be an entomologist.
I'd like to grow up to study bugs in different environments. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. For me it was way too text heavy for most situations but could be very good for an independent or one on one reader in 2nd or 3rd grade. Feb 13, Tracie rated it really liked it Shelves: programming-books , picture-books.
Based on a true story. A young child is fascinated by bugs but feels discouraged when other children begin to make fun of her. Feb 04, Edward Sullivan rated it it was amazing Shelves: children-s-nonfiction , bullying , nature , science. Despite the bullying and ridicule of others, a young bug lover follows her passions and finds lots of support from fellow bug lovers. May 09, Barbara rated it liked it Shelves: animals , compassion , friendship , science , humor , families , hobbies , picture-book , bullies , conflict.
Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil illustrations accompany an inspiring story about a girl whose interest in bugs made her the object of bullies. But that keen interest also brought her attention and support from others around the world. It made me incredibly sad that other youngsters made fun of Sophia Spencer, who tells her story here. Sophia first fell in love with a butterfly at a conservatory and then moved on to an interest in various bugs.
At first, her passion was shared by some of her Ink, watercolor, and colored pencil illustrations accompany an inspiring story about a girl whose interest in bugs made her the object of bullies. At first, her passion was shared by some of her classmates, but once she reached first grade, things changed, and what was once considered cool became an object of derision. In fact, her classmates even killed a grasshopper she brought to school.
After she decided to forsake her interest and pack away all her bug-related paraphernalia, Sophia's mother reached out to others interested in entomology, and Sophia found that she had plenty of support for her love for bugs.
The back matter includes notes on bugs from Sophia, who still enjoys studying them even though she also has additional interests now.
How cool to be a bug girl! This picture book that is based on Sophia's actual experiences, might keep other youngsters like her from being teased. May 04, Em rated it really liked it Shelves: reviewed-books.
From the moment of her first visit to a local butterfly conservatory when she was two and a half, Sophie knew she wanted to learn everything she could about bugs. Did you know that prehistoric dragonflies were as big as seagulls?!
They tease and bully her so much that she decides to stop talking about them, but her mom can see how unhappy she is and decides that something has to be done. Suddenly, Sophie is surrounded by like-minded bug loving friends. Scientists from around the world send messages and videos of support, encouraging Sophie to follow her dreams and never give up on her passion for bugs. Who knows where it might lead you?! Many thanks to LibraryThing for selecting me to receive a copy of this delightful book!
Jul 26, Ben Truong rated it it was amazing Shelves: memoir , autobiography , picture-books , childrens. It retells the story of how Spencer became enamored by bugs, being bullied for it, and how her mother and the world reinforced her love for bugs. Spencer-McNamara's text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Spencer, a fourth grader and social media phenomenon shares her first-person story and a guide to her favorite insects, while McNamara skillful represented her voice.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Spencer's mother supported her early passion for bugs, which begins at a butterfly conservatory, but things change in first grade as she was bullied for her love of bugs.
Apr 07, Lorie rated it it was amazing Shelves: nky-clear. Sophia Spencer felt an instant connection to bugs when she went to a butterfly show as a toddler. When she was featured on international media programs, Sophia became an advocate for entomology and self-acce Sophia Spencer felt an instant connection to bugs when she went to a butterfly show as a toddler. When she was featured on international media programs, Sophia became an advocate for entomology and self-acceptance.
The first-person text allows the reader to empathize with Sophia and become involved in her story. The book also has amazing back matter included in the More Bug Facts at the end of the book. I would highly recommend this book for purchase by school and public libraries. Nov 03, Aina added it Shelves: semester The Bug Girl, by Sophia Spencer, is about a true story of a little girl that has always loved bugs and how being the "bug girl" became a struggle for her as she grew up.
Throughout the book, it follows the girl's thoughts and actions as they demonstrate the importance of being proud of something you love. As she moved on into elementary school, she was faced with discrimination and judgment by the other kids in her school, she tried to quit being the "bug girl", her true self.
However, her mom f The Bug Girl, by Sophia Spencer, is about a true story of a little girl that has always loved bugs and how being the "bug girl" became a struggle for her as she grew up.
However, her mom finds a way to bring her daughter's passionate and joyful days back by introducing her to other women scientists who also love bugs.
Through many encouragements and collaborations with many other scientists entomologists , the little girl was able to be herself again. Overall, this book taught me the importance of being ourselves and being proud of it. Jul 16, Lynn Davidson rated it it was amazing Shelves: reviewed , picture-books. This is the true story of an eight-year-old girl whose interest in bugs began before she was three years old.
At first her classmates in kindergarten thought it was cool, bat as they got a little older they made fun of Sophia for loving bugs. Her mom came up with a great idea for Sophia to have support in her interest, and from there - through getting acquainted with real women scientists - her little girl has become quite well known for her interest in etymology and all she knows about bugs.
Th This is the true story of an eight-year-old girl whose interest in bugs began before she was three years old. The illustrations in this book are wonderful, and in the back is a section called "More Bug Facts. Oct 13, Jennifer Irene rated it it was amazing.
This book about Sophia the bug loving girl is such a sweet educational story. It takes us through her journey of finding a passion, dropping it out of shame, and then finding the courage to push through unkind words and be happy with herself. This book teaches kids that it's okay to like things your peers dislike even if they make fun of you for it. Sophia showed us how she was able to deal with her bullying and find self-acceptance.
Along with all this, it's an educational book that provides so This book about Sophia the bug loving girl is such a sweet educational story. Along with all this, it's an educational book that provides some great facts on insects! Dec 12, Anna rated it liked it Shelves: science-prek.
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Q: What was the challenging part of writing the book? A: I would say the waiting part: for it to all come together and actually be a book! Q: What was the most rewarding part of the writing the book? A: Getting to share my story with other kids who might be bullied for the things they like. Q: Have you discovered any new bugs since writing The Bug Girl? A: I discover new bugs all the time, but my favourite are still grasshoppers.
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