Roberto: The Insect Architect

Description

Ever since he was a wee mite (termite that is), Roberto wanted to be an architect. He longed to follow in the footsteps of such architectural greats as Hank Floyd Mite and Fleas van der Rohe. Discouraged by comments from family and friends that he is biting off more than he can chew, he decides to follow his dream to the big, buzzing city, where he meets some not-so- creepy crawlers who spark in him the courage to build a community for them all. With astoundingly detailed collage illustrations and a witty text, the creator of the bestselling The Night I Followed the Dog, Private I. Guana, and When Pigasso Met Mootisse brings to life a funny and inspirational story that will encourage readers of any age to build their dreams.

Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Peek-a Who?, one of Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids; its companions Peek-a Zoo!, Peek-a Boo!, and Peek-a Choo-Choo!; The Night I Followed the Dog; When Pigasso Met Mootisse; Are We There Yet?; and Once Upon a Memory, illustrated by Renata Liwska. She lives in Seattle and Lummi Island, Washington.