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
Fran Long is a British educator and author. She has worked as a teacher and consultant in primary science education, supporting teachers and schools in delivering science curricula.
She co-authored Why Is the Sky Blue? (2021) with Mike Goldsmith, published by Oxford University Press, which answers common science questions asked by children. The book is aimed at fostering curiosity and scientific thinking in younger readers.
Why Is the Sky Blue? was published in 2021.
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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