Don't Call Me an Insect! (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, 2026
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Do you know what an insect is?Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me an Insect!The first instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series:Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers!Ever thought all shiny things in space are stars? Or that everything swimming in the sea must be a fish? Think again!This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times - only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!Along the way, they'll meet amazing creatures and objects who set the record straight: "Don't call me a star - I'm a moon!" "Don't call me a fish - I'm a dolphin!" "Don't call me an insect - I'm a spider!" "Don't call me a dinosaur - I'm a pterosaur!"With lyrical storytelling, breathtaking illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts. Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom - all in an engaging, giftable format.Written by the brilliant Charlotte Guillain, fact-checked by experts and vibrantly illustrated by Sally Agar, these books are a must-have for curious young minds!In Don't Call Me an Insect!, young explorers Charlie and Bumble are on a bug hunt, but all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects! The reader is introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice, and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect - but is it . . .? Don't Call Me an Insect! takes readers on a fun, fact-filled journey as they learn what is, and absolutely ISN'T, an insect. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9781836008439
- Title
- Don't Call Me an Insect! (Paperback)
- Author
- Charlotte Guillain
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1836008430
- ISBN 13
- 9781836008439
- Illustrator
- Agar, Sally
Do you know what an insect is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me an Insect!
Join young explorers Charlie and Bumble on a bug hunt, But all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects!
You’ll be introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect – but is it . . .?
Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!
Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom – all in an engaging, giftable format.
With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts – a must-have for curious young minds!
Also available in the series: Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!, Don’t Call Me a Star!, Don’t Call Me a Fish!
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer from North Yorkshire, UK. She spent the first ten years of her career living in Sweden, working as a print designer in the fashion industry. She is the illustrator of Alexander von Humboldt in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series and loves working with colour, texture and pattern to bring spark and energy to her work.
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