Hooray for DNA!

How a Bear and a Bug Are a Lot Like Us

Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli
Bill Nye meets Green Eggs and Ham in this playful and rhythmic nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to the concept of DNA, and celebrates the similarities we share with all life-forms--and each other!

DNA is the ABC
of what makes you, you
and what makes me, me.

Did you know we share DNA with every living thing? Humans, bugs, bears, even a virus--we all have shared DNA hidden inside us! 

From a debut author and an award-winning illustrator, here is a bouncy and playful picture book--perfect for the classroom or for story time--about the genetic code that makes up all living things, and reminds us that we're all more alike than we think.


“A peppy, approachable intro to a big topic” —Publishers Weekly

“...delivers a solidly worthy message grounded in biochemical fact.” —Kirkus Reviews

“…will certainly pique the curiosity of future scientists.” —School Library Journal

“A fun introduction to the concept of DNA and genetics, and how we are all connected in some way with other animals around us.” —Ben Kleinstiver, PhD, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Research Institute
Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including The New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History.

Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters. View titles by Greg Pizzoli
"It's a peppy, approachable intro to a big topic, best suited to the younger end of the target audience." —Publishers Weekly

"A fun introduction to DNA that will certainly pique the curiosity of future scientists." —School Library Journal

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Bill Nye meets Green Eggs and Ham in this playful and rhythmic nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to the concept of DNA, and celebrates the similarities we share with all life-forms--and each other!

DNA is the ABC
of what makes you, you
and what makes me, me.

Did you know we share DNA with every living thing? Humans, bugs, bears, even a virus--we all have shared DNA hidden inside us! 

From a debut author and an award-winning illustrator, here is a bouncy and playful picture book--perfect for the classroom or for story time--about the genetic code that makes up all living things, and reminds us that we're all more alike than we think.


“A peppy, approachable intro to a big topic” —Publishers Weekly

“...delivers a solidly worthy message grounded in biochemical fact.” —Kirkus Reviews

“…will certainly pique the curiosity of future scientists.” —School Library Journal

“A fun introduction to the concept of DNA and genetics, and how we are all connected in some way with other animals around us.” —Ben Kleinstiver, PhD, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Research Institute

Author

Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including The New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History.

Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters. View titles by Greg Pizzoli

Praise

"It's a peppy, approachable intro to a big topic, best suited to the younger end of the target audience." —Publishers Weekly

"A fun introduction to DNA that will certainly pique the curiosity of future scientists." —School Library Journal

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