James, India. Ew, Reptiles. Lightning Bolt Books: Creepy Creatures. Lerner, 08/2025. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 979-8765669020. Paper $9.99. 979-8765684634. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: Learn all about spooky creatures in this Lerner series, which provides many examples of animals that humans find creepy – including flying snakes, angler fish, spiders, and flies. Each of the six titles focuses on a specific type of animal – bugs, reptiles, mammals, birds, amphibians, and sea creatures. Included animals are presented via a couple of good size color photographs (especially of the bugs) and a few sentences per page, providing a few details about their life, why people find them creepy, and their environmental niche. These quick introductions are a useful topic-opener that may lead readers to look for more about these seemingly strange animals. Each title includes a brief table of contents, glossary, and index.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library