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
Robyn Swift is a children’s nonfiction author whose books introduce young readers to wildlife and the outdoors. Working with Nosy Crow and the National Trust, she writes pocket guides that encourage families to explore nature with clear identification tips, simple activities, and practical fieldcraft.
Her titles in the National Trust’s Out and About series include Out and About Bird Spotter with illustrations by Mike Langman, Out and About Night Explorer illustrated by Sara Lynn Cramb, and Out and About Minibeast Explorer illustrated by Hannah Alice. The books are designed for use on walks and visits to parks, gardens, and reserves, and are written in consultation with National Trust experts.
Out and About Bird Spotter and Out and About Night Explorer were published by Nosy Crow in 2019, followed by Out and About Minibeast Explorer 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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