Giles is also the creator of the humorous stickman poet Purple Ronnie, and the philosopher/artist Edward Monkton. The book has lovely little poems in about each creature, is colourful and has renewed our two year olds love of insects.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Giles is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and of the artist/philosopher, Edward Monkton. Giles has written many award-winning and best-selling children's books, including the global classic, Giraffes Can't Dance.The facts are basic and simple but accurately presented in a light-hearted way using big, bold illustrations and humorous rhymes. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothes designer, and their four children by the river in Oxfordshire.

great fun to read together, and also makes a good introduction to learning about the world around us" - BooktrustFrom the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. David began his illustration career by creating the Pigs Might Fly and Flux Deluxe greetings cards ranges and then illustrated the very popular and successful picture book series that began with Rumble In The Jungle, written by Giles Andreae.

All the images are clear and colourful, making it a friendly introduction to minibeasts in a gentle and fun way (especially for the reluctant child who is maybe not so keen on certain bugs). Rhyming text and vibrant full-page illustrations make this marvellous picture book perfect for reading aloud.