Bethany Barton has cracked the code on picture book nonfiction. Make it funny! And full of fascinating facts.

Award-winning author-illustrator: winner of Children’s Book Choice Award for I’m Trying to Love Spiders

Perfect for back-to-school tables and promotions!

Bethany makes geology accessible and interesting for younger children.

Bethany is a self-promoting rock star! She loves to entertain and teach kids in fun and creative ways.

Excellent book/subject for STEM and STEAM curriculum.

Bethany Barton is an artist, writer, mom, and member of the Motion Picture Union. She works on art, prop, and set decoration for film and TV, and has worked on shows such as The Muppets and Blackish. She and her family live in Los Angeles. For more about Bethany and her books, visit bethanybarton.com.

Author Residence: Los Angeles, CA

“Chock full of facts, diagrams, and examples, including fun end pages, this book will reward readers who return to it frequently. Bold lines, lively colors and clever use of white space make for an eye-catching read.” --Kirkus, Starred Review



“As in Barton’s I’m Trying to Love Spiders and Give Bees a Chance, the conversational text is so engaging that the information becomes more interesting and easier to absorb. With an energetic, disarmingly childlike look, the illustrations help viewers visualize and understand the concepts described. A welcome addition to this popular series.” --Booklist

". . . a fully engaged and engaging lecture on all the ways geology is amazing. Correct scientific vocabulary and plenty of diagrams make this curriculum ready." --BCCB