Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts

Name: Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781848579880
Price: 29.0 NZD
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By Jonny Marx

Series: Curious Kids

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Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts by Jonny Marx is a captivating children's book that takes young readers on an adventure into the fascinating world of insects and small creatures. With vibrant illustrations and engaging facts, it explores the diverse lives and habitats of beetles, spiders, and other tiny wonders, igniting curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
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There are many bugs and minibeasts to meet in this book. From bumblebees and spiders to butterflies, ants and frogs, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.

Discover the fascinating world of minibeasts with Curious Kids: Bugs and Minibeasts by Jonny Marx, where each creature brings the pages to life in an engaging and interactive way.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848579880

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger Kids

Contributors:

By Christiane Engel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 16

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Jonny Marx lives in London, where he works as a children's book editor and author. From a compendium of mythical monsters and a chronology of prehistoric creatures, to books about crime capers, lost unicorns, incredible human beings and humankind, Jonny has worked on more than 60 titles (and counting!).

Christiane Engel loves writing and illustrating, especially for children and young people! She has illustrated over 30 children's books so far and also works on magazines, advertising, juvenile fiction, and kids' products. Christiane lives by the sea in England.

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