Review: Loch Ness Monster’s Unbelievable Science

Loch Ness Monster’s Unbelievable Science

Author: Anne Appert  
Illustrator: Anne Appert

Kids Can Press, 2026

ISBN: 9781525312533 (hardcover)
9781525312717 (EPUB)

$20.89 CAD (hardcover)
$13.92 CAD (EPUB)

64 pages

Ages: 6 to 9 years old
Recommended library audience: School and public library

This graphic novel, narrated by Loch Ness Monster (Ness) and laid out half as a comic and half as a field guide, is a fun book for kids to learn about science—and to spot false facts! Can young readers tell the difference between one of Ness’s fun, but completely made up, facts about birds, and real facts about birds? The glossary in the back of the book will help them to do so, as will Puffin, who tags along to try to keep Ness on track.

This book is perfect for young readers with an interest in science, the outdoors, and birds, and is a great guide to start learning about fact-checking and resource use in a silly way. The colourful illustrations match the playful tone of the text well, and the language is perfect for young readers starting to read on their own.