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The Big Bad Bug
By (Author) Kate Read
Pan Macmillan
Two Hoots
14th March 2023
9th March 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment
823.92
Hardback
32
Width 258mm, Height 258mm, Spine 10mm
364g
A richly colourful minibeast drama from the multi-award-winning creator of One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller. The Big Bad Bug, a self-proclaimed 'very rare species' is used to getting his own way, but claiming a giant berry all for himself is a step too far . . . Will he ever learn to share, and mend his bullying ways This bug's eye view from the bottom of the garden will entrance any young child and show them the value of kindness and community. The Big Bad Bug is the perfect picture book for minibeast fans.
Bright, bold and enormously appealing, The Big Bad Bug has a classic feel about it, and will quickly become a favourite at home and school. * Books for Keeps *
A funny, colourful and boldly satisfying picture book * The Guardian *
Bursting with Reads richly detailed illustrations in a palette of rich and vibrant colours, and all accompanied by gentle, life-enhancing messages, this is a story to share and enjoy - Lancashire Evening Post
Kate Read is a graduate of the Anglia University MA in Illustration. Her glowing artwork is created using a mixture of collage, painting, printing and drawing, creating layers of beautiful texture and detail. Her debut picture book, One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller was shortlisted for, among other UK awards, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and the Klaus Flugge Award. It also won international plaudits, and several awards in the USA, including a prestigious Ezra Jack Keats Honor. Boo!: A Fishy Mystery and The Littlest Elephant are also published by Two Hoots. Kate and her family live in Norfolk, in the East of England.