26 Bugs: An Incredible Insect ABC! (Learning Things) - Hardcover

Macnaughton, Craig

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1989657079 ISBN 13: 9781989657072

Publisher: Little Mitten Press, 2021

Synopsis

From Atlas Moth to Zorapteran, look under rocks and high up in the trees for squirmy, six-legged squishies!

Toddlers and kids of all ages will love learning their ABCs with this curious collection of wings, antenna and pinchers! Get ready to meet some creepy-crawly creatures!

This imaginative alphabet picture book takes you from the dirt to the trees to learn your ABCs with a sparkling collection of beautiful beetles, charming caterpillars and marvellous moths. The delightful illustrations and specific particulars are guaranteed to make kids of all ages more curious about the amazing world of insects!

• Morphs the colourful characters of Eric Carle's hungry caterpillars, quiet crickets and busy spiders with the wacky science of The Magic School Bus
• Encourages interest in scientific investigation, the study of insect life and the surprise of biodiversity
• A great addition to STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
• Helps early reading comprehension and features a full A-Z alphabet chart
• Every page includes a crafty beastie to seek and find!
• Inspires creativity with lush, colourful illustrations
• Whimsical trivia will have parents and kids alike excited to find out more about our multi-legged friends
• Features bugs living in the rainforest (Atlas Moth), deep underground (Rhinoceros Cockroach), and many more in-between (Wattle-Cup Caterpillar, Japanese Giant Hornet and the Gum-leaf Skeletoniser, among others)

One of the best ABC books for children ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and up.

Ideal for spider, beetle and butterfly fans everywhere, "26 Bugs" makes a perfect gift for any occasion and is a great surprise for any little (or big) bug-loving kid in your life.

About this title

About the Author

Craig Macnaughton is an author, illustrator and the founder of Little Mitten Press. Also a stay-at-home-parent, fine artist and film buff, Craig is excited to be a part of the magical world of picture book making.

Books include "26 Bugs: An Incredible Insect ABC!" (2021), "Birds of a Letter: ABC Together!" (2020) and "A B Sea Creatures: An Astonishing Aquatic ABC!" (2019), with many on the way!

Also a budding chef, graphic designer and award-winning filmmaker, Craig is a member of Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Challenge, The Forest Hill Art Club and CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers).

Craig lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids.

Edition details

• Publisher: Little Mitten Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1989657079
• ISBN 13: 9781989657072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Macnaughton Craig
• Number of pages: 34