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Heads and Tails: Insects Gift Pack

By John Canty
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Heads and Tails: Insects Gift Pack by John Canty is a delightful children's book that invites young readers to guess various insects based on intriguing clues. The book uses a question-and-answer format with beautiful illustrations to help children learn about the fascinating world of insects in an engaging way. Perfect for curious minds, it encourages interactive learning and discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a curious little one who loves discovering fascinating facts about insects. The engaging format encourages kids to guess which insect is being described by its unique features, combining vibrant illustrations with educational fun. Perfect for sparking a love of nature and learning in young minds.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Every tail tells a story.

See the tail, and guess the insect.

This interactive picture book from award-winning author/illustrator John Canty will engage, delight and inform readers.

Then challenge their memory with match-it cards, featuring the heads and tails of each animal in the book. Designed to encourage curiosity, this gift set features a story to be read and reread, and a game to be played again and again.

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Heads and Tails: Insects Gift Pack by John Canty has been praised for its innovative and engaging exploration of the insect world. It offers young readers an interactive experience with vibrant watercolour illustrations that combine artistic beauty with detailed scientific accuracy. The book encourages curiosity and participation, fostering an appreciation for insects while delivering a delightful mix of education and entertainment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648785187

Publisher: Berbay Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Berbay Publishing

Illustration: 32 page book + 21 match-it cards

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 340.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids John Canty

About the Author

John Canty is an award winning creator of picture books who lives in Melbourne Australia. His books include Heads and Tails (2018 CBCA Notable), Heads and Tails: Insects (2019 CBCA Honour, CCBF Best International Picture Book at the Shanghai book fair 2019) and Heads and Tails: Underwater. 

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