Book Series · 4 Books

A Nature Diary Books

In order from My Awesome Summer to My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird.

The A Nature Diary series is a set of 4 picture books by Paul Meisel, published between 2017 and 2021. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1699

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

My Awesome Summer

By Paul Meisel

Experience a praying mantis's life through her humorous diary entries.

40 pages· 504 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

Hardcover

Summary: Meet P. Mantis, a newly hatched insect navigating her summer in a garden. Through her diary, she shares the joys and challenges of mantis life, from camouflaging as a stick to unexpected sibling snacks. As she grows, P. Mantis discovers her unique abilities, like head swiveling and future flight. Her story, filled with humor and vivid illustrations, offers a fascinating glimpse into the mantis life cycle. What adventures and surprises await her in the garden? Dive into her world and find out!

The complete set

A Nature Diary Series

4 books · Published 2017–2021

Series

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$1699

My Awesome Summer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Experience a praying mantis's life through her humorous diary entries.

Series

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$1799

My Happy Year by E. Bluebird

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A bluebird's first year unfolds with adventures, challenges, and growth.

Series

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$1799

My Stinky Summer by S. Bug

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the smelly secrets of a stinkbug's life and its role in a fragile ecosystem.

Series

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$1697

My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A hummingbird's journey from egg to migration reveals nature's fierce beauty.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Nature Diary series?

There are 4 books in the A Nature Diary series. It began with My Awesome Summer in 2017, and the newest book, My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird, was published in 2021.