Twig

Written & illustrated by Aura Parker

A stick insect's first day at school becomes a quest for visibility and friendship.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Heidi, a stick insect, faces her first day at a bustling bug school. Eager to learn and make friends, she encounters an unexpected challenge: her natural camouflage makes her nearly invisible. As Heidi navigates this new world, will she find a way to stand out and connect with others? Join her on a whimsical journey of discovery and belonging, where the quest for friendship is as tricky as finding a stick insect in a forest. Can Heidi overcome her invisibility and find her place among her peers?

From the publisher

Heidi is a stick insect, tall and long like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at a busy bug school, where she hopes to learn and make new friends. But finding friends isn’t easy when no one can find you!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about starting school Books about making friends Books about being different Books about friendship Books about school

What readers & critics say

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“Heidi has a hard time standing out and as you turn through each of the pages, you can see why. Heidi blends in with so much of the environment around her! Kids will enjoy finding Heidi on each page and learning about how her fellow students help her stand out.”

Mr. Staccato

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