Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill

 

Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill

by Matt Lilley

illustrated by Dan Tavis

Tilbury House Publishers, 2022

Grades K-5

Good Eating introduces kids to a critical species in the ocean food chain: krill. Writing from the 2nd person point of view, Lilley uses an engaging, conversation style to describe the life cycle of krill. 

"You eat all the smallest things. You eat, eat, eat and swim, swim, swim and grow. You grow another shell. The you eat-grow-swim and swim-grow-eat."

Children will enjoy the cartoon-like illustrations depicting krill with exaggerated eyes and comical expressions. Bold neon blue and green krill are depicted on a black background to illustrate their bioluminescence. When a blue whale enters the story in a dramatic fashion, readers will get a sense of where krill fit into the food chain. 

"A million of you might make a meal for one hungry WHALE!"

This scientific picture book will teach young readers about the importance of krill and why they are considered a "keystone species" in the ocean. Give this book to children who enjoy reading about animals, nature and science. They will want to read it again and again!