Minibeasts in all their glory gather in this brand-new book from the creators of Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus. Join in with beetles and ladybirds, ants and bees and bugs galore as they dance the night away! But who is missing from the fun . . . will poor slow snail arrive in time? Bug-fans everywhere will enjoy this insect romp - perfect to enjoy both in and out of the classroom; with its read-aloud rhyming text and exuberant illustrations, this is a sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance - for pure clap-along, dance-along fun. Come and join in the fun of reading and copy the bugs' boogie with excellent rhyme and rhythm and bright bold illustrations! A book you will keep coming back to.

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.

A colourful rhyming picture book all about minibeasts. Come into the garden for lots of creepy-crawly fun ... Little ones will love joining in with all the noisy sound words and looking at the colourful pictures, as they discover all sorts of minibeasts - including ladybirds, beetles, wriggly worms, snails and munching caterpillars! 'Simple, cheerful and humorous rhymes ... great fun to read together, and also makes a good introduction to learning about the world around us' - Booktrust From the creators of the bestselling Rumble in the Jungle and Commotion in the Ocean.

Like many young children, Jacob O'Reilly wants a pet. He'd love a dog. A cat would be great. Ooh, what about gerbils? Or an iguana? He's desperate for an animal to look after, but mum and dad don't fancy the idea. Then they suggest that he start a pet-sitting business, and all hell breaks loose... 'The jokes work time and time again, and it'll be a firm favourite on any bookshelf.' - The Bookbag

Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!

We can’t avoid insects. They scurry past us in the kitchen, pop up in our gardens, or are presented to us in jars by inquisitive children. Despite encountering them on a daily basis, most people don’t know an aphid from an antlion, and identifying an insect using field guides or internet searches can be daunting. Miniature Lives provides a range of simple strategies that people can use to identify and learn more about the insects in their homes and gardens. Featuring a step-by-step, illustrated identification key and detailed illustrations and colour photographs, the book guides the reader through the basics of entomology (the study of insects). Simple explanations, amusing analogies and quirky facts describe where insects live, how they grow and protect themselves, the clues they leave behind and their status as friend or foe in a way that is both interesting and easy to understand. Gardeners, nature lovers, students, teachers, and parents and grandparents of bug-crazed kids will love this comprehensive guide to the marvellous diversity of insects that surrounds us and the miniature lives they lead.

While small in size, insects and minibeasts are large in number. Beetles, which have four hundred thousand different species, make up a quarter of all animals on earth. As students study spiders, leeches, scorpions, and more, they will learn about the foundation that insects provide for all other animals. They will learn just how important they are for the environment, too. Through lively images and easy-to-follow text, readers will encounter the world's strongest animal, an insect that can jump three feet, and other surprising creatures.