Stalactite & Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave

By Drew Beckmeyer

Four starred reviews
"Both gloriously expansive and goofy--in short, everything young readers could ask for." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A hilarious and thought-provoking picture book about two little cave rock formations who witness the entire history of the world, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and Mac Barnett.

DRIP. DRIP. DRIP.

Time flies for two charming little cave nubs, Stalactite and Stalagmite. Over millions of years, creatures and things pass in and out of their cave, everything from a trilobite, an ichthyostega, and a triceratops, to a ground sloth and a bat.

When you are an ageless rock formation, it's nice to have a friend who's always there. But what will happen when the two nubs grow enough to finally touch?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1665926635
• ISBN13: 9781665926638
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 12.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Definite Award Winner!

This newly released book by my favorite contemporary children's author, Drew Beckmeyer, is by far his best. I love his artistry and subtle little details that I discover with each scan. It's no wonder that the accolades received from his highly accomplished peers (Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett) will elevate Beckmeyer to greater heights. Despite not fitting into the recommended age range of 4-8, I thoroughly enjoyed the science "refresher course" from very long ago. Who knew that learning could be so fun!