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
Tiffany Stone is a Canadian children’s author and poet known for her playful and imaginative poetry collections. She has written several books for young readers, often featuring rhyme and humour. Stone’s work includes the poetry collections Fuzzy Doodle, illustrated by Mike Lowery and published by Annick Press in 2016, and Baad Animals, illustrated by Christina Leist and published by Tradewind Books in 2011. Her book Tree Song, illustrated by Holly Hatam, was published by Penguin Random House Canada in 2018.
Stone’s poetry often explores themes from nature, animals, and everyday life, making her work accessible and engaging for children. She has also contributed to anthologies and has been involved in school and library visits, sharing her love of poetry with young audiences. Her book Little Narwhal, Not Alone, illustrated by Ashlyn Anstee, was published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2021.
In 2017, Fuzzy Doodle was selected for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids & Teens list.
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.
Super Small: Miniature Marvels of the Natural World is a picture book bursting with jaw-dropping facts. Fifteen poems introduce the reader to a variety of tiny creatures whose amazing powers belie their small stature.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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