Spanish language edition! A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar! A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 featuring the life cycle of a yerba de la flecha seedpod and clever counting concept. The Mexican jumping bean has intrigued and fascinated kids for generations. However, the Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's actually a seedpod from a shrub called yerba de la flecha, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth. Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique seedpod that is NOT a bean!
| ISBN: | 9781623545628 |
| Publication date: | 17th June 2025 |
| Author: | Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, Laura Gonzalez |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts |