About this story
The insect that looks over its shoulder
A master of disguise that can look like a leaf or a flower, and the only insect that can turn its head to peek behind itself.
About 6 minutes, for ages 4–8. In the app, this story is told in the voice of someone your kids love — Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, or any trusted storyteller — with their own names woven in.
What kids will hear
- A praying mantis can turn its head almost all the way around.
- It can disguise itself as a leaf, a twig, or even a flower.
- It catches its dinner faster than you can blink.