First Friday Fun Facts- May

by Brianarowens, posted in National Parks

It’s been a bit crazy around here! Several times over the past few days I thought “I need to write the post for May” and here we are in the early evening hours on the FIRST FRIDAY in MAY!

-better late than never-

My most recent book launch – Creepy Crawly (and not so creepy crawly) ABCs of ZION – is all about CREEPY CRAWLIES! *Free Kindle ebook for a limited time*

To celebrate the small creatures of the world, I thought it would be fun to look at how many insects I have drawn since starting Baby Ranger Books. And also show off a few of my favorites!

Black Meadowhawk

THE STATS:

Creepy Crawly – one for every letter of the alphabet.

1•2•3 EVERGLADES- 13 insects are counted.

123 Rocky Mountain – 8 insects are counted.

One Two Three Great Smoky Mountains – 7 pollinators (all insects) are counted.

Yellowstone 123s – 11 insects are counted.

B is for Butterfly (Rocky Mountain ABC) – butterfly for each letter

Other alphabet books – 6 total

Lubber Grasshopper

From time to time, I reused illustrations that I had previously drawn for other books. I enjoy working on illustrations, and love learning all the fun facts possible about these insects as I draw them. I read an entire article about bees while lying on a massage table at the chiropractor, and follow way too many macro photographers who post amazing insect shots! My aunt in Ohio is a beginner beekeeper, that is pretty awesome!

I am still shocked that I have drawn 54 insect/arachnid illustrations. And, I have drawn 44 butterfly/moth illustrations.

Chimney Bee

Can I really choose favorites?

Juniper Hairstreak (I mean, look at that little face 🙂 cute! )
Blue Dasher Dragonfly

My favorite insect is the dragonfly. I have always loved them. We had dragonflies on our wedding invitations. And I remember one time my nephew ran up to me so excited because he saw this little helicopter flying in his yard- he was so stoked! It was a dragonfly 🙂 Kids are fun!

Happy MAY! Have a great month- be sure to follow Baby Ranger Books on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

Remember if you have Kindle Unlimited you can download Creepy Crawlies for free (for a limited time) and enjoy MORE CREEPY CRAWLIES! If you do… please leave a review, it goes a long way! THANKS!