Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp

I loved reading the book. It was great and it has a lot of detail in it and has a lot you can learn about the fig wasp. It is fun to read, and I think it is the best book about fig wasps, sun bears and other forest creatures. I think it is a book for everyone to read and enjoy.

I really love this book. It has lots of different things I like. I got to learn about new things and facts that aren't talked about in school. There are also lots of things that make you laugh and mystery and suspense.
It is also great how the book also mentions animals from the other books such as the sun bear. It is easy to read and teaches you new and tricky words that make you feel smarter and make you want to keep reading. I love that I have all of Wildlife Wong’s books, so far!

I loved this story so much and learned so many amazing things! For example, how long (/short!) fig wasps live and what their jobs are. I learned that if you see a little tree, it may have grown from another tree’s roots, so it may be much, much older than you think!

It was very funny when Wildlife Wong thought he had dropped a grain of rice on a stick, but the stick went for a walk and then camouflaged itself again!

I would definitely recommend this fantastic book to everyone, including kids who are home schooling like me, and adults like my mum who loved it too, especially as she’s from Borneo. I can’t wait to do the science experiments at the end of the book!

When ecologist Wong sets out to find out why sun bears and bearded pigs in the Borneo rainforest are starving, he discovers amazing facts about the fig trees and fig wasps upon which their existence depends. Dr Pye presents fascinating non-fiction stories about forest ecology in an engaging, easy-to-understand narrative style. With delightful drawings, photographs and activities, Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp is sure to inspire an interest in the natural world in young readers.

Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp is another entertaining and informative instalment in Dr Sarah Pye’s non-fiction ‘Wildlife Wong’ series for children. When ecologist Wong sets out to find out why sun bears and bearded pigs in the Borneo rainforest are starving, he discovers all sorts of amazing facts about the fig trees and fig wasps upon which their existence depends. Dr Pye presents fascinating stories about forest ecology in an engaging narrative style. In her words, ‘Nature was like a detective story sometimes, and Wildlife Wong was the detective.’ She explains complex relationships within nature in a clear, easy-to-understand style for children, providing help with pronunciation and meanings for words that might be unfamiliar. Add to that delightful drawings, photographs and activities, Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp is sure to inspire an interest in the natural world in young readers. Highly recommended for primary school students.

Dr Pye is amazing! She has done a number of Book Launches at my shop, 'The Little Book Nook', & each one has taught us so much about wonderful aspects of nature. Even though most of her books are aimed at children, they have inspired adults as well because they are filled with fascinating info & her presentation is always fun, engaging & dynamic.