Minibeast books for children
Children’s books about minibeasts, including titles by Britta Teckentrup, David McKee, Sharon King-Chai, Eric Carle, Libby Walden, Steve Jenkins, Giles Andreae, M.G. Leonard, Lynne Reid Banks and Isabel Thomas.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Amber Davenport is a British illustrator specialising in children’s non‑fiction and activity books. She illustrated The Amazing Activity Factopedia, published by Buster Books in January 2025, a full‑colour puzzle guide featuring over 100 facts and 80 activities for readers aged 7–9.
In May 2021, Davenport illustrated the Ladybird title A Ladybird Book: Insects and Minibeasts, a 48‑page introduction to insects, designed for children aged 4–8. She has also contributed artwork to multiple Ladybird and Penguin Books titles focusing on nature and wildlife.
Davenport trained as a textile designer at Manchester School of Art before establishing a freelance illustration career. She works in acrylic and gouache, often depicting botanical and wildlife subjects, and runs her own studio brand producing prints, stationery, and homeware products.
Her commercial clients have included Target, Urban Outfitters, Birchbox, and Paperchase, and her work has featured in publications such as Mollie Makes, Brown Paper Bag, and Artistic Moods.
The Amazing Activity Factopedia was published in January 2025.
Children’s books about minibeasts, including titles by Britta Teckentrup, David McKee, Sharon King-Chai, Eric Carle, Libby Walden, Steve Jenkins, Giles Andreae, M.G. Leonard, Lynne Reid Banks and Isabel Thomas.
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