Download or read book The Adventures of Mattie the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach written by Michael Middlebrooks and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mattie is no ordinary cockroach; she is descended from the proud line of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Through her father's belief in Mattie, she will be tested as no other Madagascar Hissing Cockroach has been tested. Will Mattie simply hop away like Brucey and Bucky the bullfrogs do when threatened, or hide in the mud as does Wallace the worm, when scared? Mattie's family of a 1,000 Hissing brothers, sisters and cousins are relying on Mattie to be brave when a green, slithery snake approaches their decaying log which they call home. Will Mattie be brave In the Face of Danger?This picture book will help young children recognize their own unique gifts and encourage them to be comfortable with and proud of who they already are. Mattie's mission in the story is to be a hero to her family, and to protect them however she can, when/if the time ever came for her to do so. Mattie grows from being a self-doubting, not so confident roach, to a mature, confident and respected young Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.