Libby Loves Science

Summary of Book

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: No one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring?

Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just a bit of chemistry to turn things around and prove that science is for everyone. Perfect for aspiring scientists, story times, classrooms, home-schooling, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes a glossary and four super-fun experiments to try at home!

Libby Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.

Author Biographies

Kimberly Derting is the author of the Cece Loves Science series, the Body Finder series, the Pledge trilogy, and the Taking series. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the gloomy weather is ideal for writing anything dark and creepy. Her three beautiful (and often mouthy) children serve as an endless source of inspiration and frequently find things they say buried in the pages of their mother’s books.

Shelli R. Johannes (AKA Sassy Sparklepants) is secretly a unicorn who celebrates with gobs of glitter, overuses rainbow sprinkles, and creates magical children’s books that inspire kids to show off their shine. Her books include the popular Cece Loves Science titles. Shelli lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two kids.

Illustrator Biography

Joelle is an artist passionate about character design and illustration for mediums such as film, games, books, and comics. She also has a love for dance, which brings a unique point of view. Currently, she's working as an illustrator on the Khan Academy Kids app, where she illustrates the in-app early learning books. She's also a freelance character designer and illustrator.