Book details

  • Genre:children's nonfiction
  • Sub-genre:Animals / Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars
  • Age Range (years):3 - 8
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Where does it come from?
  • Series Number:1
  • Pages:36
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317848606

Mommy, Where Does Silk Come From?

Overview

Join a curious little child and her mother on a magical journey to discover one of nature's most amazing wonders. Together, they follow the tiny silkworm from its very first meal to the beautiful silk cocoon it carefully spins, learning how those delicate fibers become the soft fabrics we wear and treasure. Filled with enchanting illustrations and fascinating facts, Mommy, Where Does Silk Come From? inspires young readers to ask questions, explore the natural world, and discover that even the smallest creatures can create something truly extraordinary.
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Description

It's a simple question with an extraordinary answer. Join a curious little child and her mother as they explore the remarkable life of the silkworm. From tiny eggs and hungry caterpillars to the magical spinning of a shimmering cocoon, young readers will discover how one of the world's most beautiful natural fibers begins its journey. Written in gentle, engaging language and brought to life with warm, whimsical illustrations, Mommy, Where Does Silk Come From? combines storytelling with real science in a way that delights children while encouraging curiosity and a love of learning. Perfect for children, parents, grandparents, and teachers, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates the joy of asking questions and discovering the amazing stories hidden within the natural world. At the end of the book, young readers will also enjoy fun silk facts that help reinforce what they've learned and inspire even more questions about the wonders of nature. Whether shared at bedtime or read together in the classroom, Mommy, Where Does Silk Come From? reminds us that every great discovery begins with a simple question.
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About The Author

Ray Testa is an author, poet, artist, photographer, and sculptor whose work is inspired by curiosity, memory, family, and the wonder found in everyday life. Following a long international career in finance and central banking, he now devotes his time to creative pursuits. He is the author of the poetry collections Wonderings and Wonderings – Volume Two, as well as the children's book Hudson's Hungry Hippo. His latest book, Mommy, Where Does Silk Come From?, combines gentle storytelling with fascinating facts about the natural world. Ray lives in New York City with his wife, Karen. His children and grandchildren continue to inspire him to look at the world with the imagination, curiosity, and delight of a child.
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