Jeremy, the English Garden Snail: Heredity, Citizen Science, and #snaillove (Children's Animal Book)

2026 Best STEM Book2026 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade BookClear, informative, and quite fascinating. Kirkus ReviewsIn a charming garden of London, a tiny hero emerges - Jeremy, a garden snail with a remarkable difference. Most snail shells coil right, but Jeremy's shell spirals to the left, making him a one-in-a-million wonder. That small difference will catapult him to fame, as scientists and snail enthusiasts rally to help him find a mate. Written by award-winning author Darcy Pattison and beautifully illustrated by Olga Gonina, this engaging story follows Jeremy's journey from a humble compost heap to international stardom.When Dr. Angus Davison, a geneticist at the University of Nottingham, learns about Jeremy, he sees an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of genetics and body symmetry. But there's a snail-sized problem - Jeremy needs a left-coiled partner to mate with! What follows is a heartwarming tale of citizen science, as Dr. Davison launches the #snaillove campaign, reaching out to people worldwide to help find Jeremy a mate.This book is more than just a cute story about a snail looking for love. It's an elementary introduction to the world of heredity, inheritance, and scientific research, all wrapped up in an accessible story.This charming picture book is ideal for: Children aged 5-10 who are curious about nature and scienceClassroom read-alouds and science units on genetics or invertebratesInspiring young girls and boys to pursue interests in STEM fieldsThe included backmatter provides additional information about garden snails, citizen science projects, and a glossary of scientific terms.CHILDREN'S ANIMAL BOOK SERIESBird. Mammal. Marine Mammal. Spider. Amphibian. Reptile. Gastropod.This series includes the story of the oldest bird in the world, a spider in space, an orphaned puma cub, a bullfrog with a world-record leap, the poignant story of saving a species from extinction, the dolphin who inspired a government to protect him, and a humble snail who teaches us to observe.The series is much more than just an introduction to the animal kingdom. It chronicles the story of how humans interact with animals in various ways: how we enjoy, challenge, admire, endanger, and save them. It's a fabulous series for kids to learn about the amazing and extraordinary complexity of animals.Wisdom, the Midway Albatross: Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and Other Disasters for Over 60 Years, Starred Publisher's Weekly reviewAbayomi, the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub, 2015 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade BookNefertiti, the Spidernaut: The Jumping Spider Who Learned to Hunt in Space, 2017 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade BookRosie the Ribeter: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyDiego, the Giant Galapagos Tortoise: Saving a Species from Extinction, Starred Kirkus ReviewPelorus Jack, the New Zealand Dolphin: Inspiring a Government to Protect an Individual AnimalJeremy, the English Garden Snail: Heredity, Citizen Science, and #snaillove Read more