Longtime collaborators Helen Frost and Rick Lieder team up for a breathtakingly beautiful glimpse at the praying mantis—and entice us to take the time to open our eyes to the world in front of us.

The creators of Step Gently Out and many other acclaimed picture books join forces again to look closely at an iconic insect through lyric words and stunning nature photography. When you are outside, if a small quick movement takes you by surprise, stop and look—move nothing but your eyes. Could it be a praying mantis, trying not to be seen? This sixth stunning collaboration between Helen Frost and Robert Lieder urges young readers into the wild outdoors, inviting them to “wait and see” what wonders patient observation has in store.

• The sixth poetry and photography picture book collaboration from award-winning creators Helen Frost and Rick Lieder. 
• In this latest collaboration, whose themes most closely align with Step Gently Out, Helen Frost's lyrical poem encourages young readers to be patient and observant while out in nature. 
• Rick Lieder's up-close photographs of praying mantises, including adults, juveniles, and newly-hatched nymphs, are as stunning as ever.