Snakes terrify many people. Children seem to find them more entertaining and are less scared of these critters than most adults. But as you get to know them, you’ll discover that snakes are solitary, quiet individuals who only desire a cool, shaded area to live in. Author David Steen looks at the mythologies behind snakes and breaks down what is true and what isn’t. While you may think some myths are self-explanatory, Steen looks at their origins and if there are nuggets of truth in the myths. Verdi is a snake that’s born a tad bit unique in the deep forest where every serpent is green. This little slithery creature is a bright shade of yellow. Young readers will learn the value of accepting oneself as you are in this beautifully drawn picture book from the author of Stellaluna. Young Verdi does not desire to grow large and turn emerald.

The Little Snake is beautiful fable and tells the story of Mary, who befriends a small golden snake named Lanmo when she was a child. Lanmo visits Mary throughout her life, and it’s a story of friendship and heartbreak. Many fans of this book have compared this book to The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (October 2019) While venomous snakes get in the news because of their danger level, we think boas and pythons are awesome. That’s why we recommend Boas and Pythons of the World by Mark O’Shea. A handful of reviewers called it a “short, cheaply made book.” Pros and Cons of National Geographic Readers: Snakes! by Melissa Stewart Pros One reviewer said that this book places too strong a focus on venomous snakes. Another said that the book was “too basic.” Pros and Cons of Everything You Need to Know About Snakes by John Woodward Pros

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Lighthearted, anecdotal, and conversational, this text may not be the first book you gravitate toward to when you are looking for info on snakes. However, it is a text you do not want to miss out on… This book is overflowing with information and stunning photos covering almost one-seventh of all known snake species worldwide. It is a fabulous desk reference for snake lovers; it’s organized alphabetically and has alphabetical indices for both species and common names. Plus, it includes many not-so-common species that you may never have heard of were it not for books like this. The protagonist in this story is a young, bright yellow snake. All of the other snakes in the forest are green.

The Book of Snakes starts out explaining the history and evolution of serpents, moves into classifications and scientific names (including reference charts) and then discusses what makes a snake a snake, their habits, defenses, and reproduction. Yet another gorgeous snake book cover! Five Dark Fates is the fourth and final book in a stunning series, so if you’re into this from the cover alone but haven’t read the first three, start from the beginning! The series begins with Three Dark Crowns and tells the story of triplet sisters who are bound to battle for their island kingdom once they turn sixteen. Miscellaneous Snake Books The Snakes by Sadie Jones It’s all about the biology. However, writing and illustrations were not sacrificed to accommodate the technical details. Finally, the encyclopedia of snakes is broken up into classifications with colorful depictions of each snake plus basic information like distribution areas, diet, reproductions, conservation status, and then text giving fuller detail.

The villagers of Shengmei, her birthplace, followed every day of her trial in the news; some volunteered to do jail time on her behalf There are many different books about snakes and it’s important to consider whether you want a general snake book or a more detailed species guide. The fun in this book comes from Steen answering questions you didn’t know had an answer or never thought to ask! This book is part of a series and is great for those interested in snakes. It follows Akimbo, who visits his uncle Peter’s snake park. While there, there are reports of a green mamba snake nearby—the rarest and most deadly one of all—and Akimbo hopes to assist his uncle in catching it. National Geographic Readers: Snakes!by Melissa Stewart

This middle grade book explores grief and death while artfully balancing humor. Twelve-year-old Josh’s mother died in a car crash brought on by a snake being in the car. Josh and his family are bewildered. How did the snake get there? How do they move on? Josh is left to find his own answers. Young Adult Snake Books A Crown of Wishes (The Star-Touched Queen #2) byRoshani Chokshi The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined — every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.

It includes fun facts and captivating illustrations as well as entertaining activities and quizzes. Let’s take a moment to admire this cover art. Louise le Blanc is a witch on the run who finds herself in a marriage of convenience with sworn witch hunterReid Diggory. Steamy romance! Action! The graying fields where what is thought to be right and wrong fades into mist! So for those of you who enjoyed the A Court of Thrones and Roses series, this one’s for you. Serpentine (Serpentine #1) by Cindy Pon Grand in scope yet propulsive in narrative force, The Snakehead is both a kaleidoscopic crime story and a brilliant exploration of the ironies of immigration in America. Book Recommendation #2: The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World If there’s a complaint, it’s that there’s only one photo of each species, and the “life-size” description is a rather subjective term that depends upon the age and sometimes subspecies of the snake in question. Pros and Cons of The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World by Mark O’Shea Pros