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Grasshoppers, waterstriders, and fireflies light up the pages of this rib-tickling book of poetry for two voices. Written as spirited duets, the poems ring with the love songs of book lice, the serenades of moths, and a choir of cicadas. Each one is a treat, filled with busy insect life. In addition to the voices of these frisky critters, there are also fascinating tidbits about their lives and habits.

Siblings Benjamin and Lucy are nature enthusiasts who embark on a family trip to New York City. They soon discover that the city wildlife is just as fun and diverse as the animals back home in the Florida Everglades.

A warm, funny look at one of the most fascinating mini-beasts, by award-winning actor and national treasure Alison Steadman OBE. 'I hate spiders!' says Rafael. At least he thinks so. But when he really gets to know the big, hairy, scary spider he finds a new, eight-legged friend. This hilarious, action-packed look at spiders will enthral both children and parents, with plenty of spider facts and figures to entertain and delight.

An exploration of the importance of bees in our world is offered through the author’s lyrical observations to his young sons, often with analogies between the insects and children, and always beautifully presented with unconditional love for them both.

Snakes and snails and spiders for dinner! Kate was having a bad day. Her first morning at her new school and already her clothes have gone missing, her best friend has disappeared, and her new teacher is a comic-reading gorilla. Something is very wrong! Francesca Simon brings every child's worst nightmare to life in this funny, original story.

With a droll eye to the natural world and a playful invented language, come imagine the possibilities to be found in the humblest backyard.

The ever rhyming Inky Winky visits his spider relatives in a city far away where they have fun learning their geometric shapes while getting their bodies toned.

In this rhyming tale, Inky Winky leads his spider friends to the bay, where they paint pictures and have fun learning their colors.

In this rhyming barnyard adventure, Inky Winky leads his spider friends as they learn to count from 1 to 20.

In this rhyming story, Inky Winky teaches his spider friends their ABCs as he leads them on a fun adventure.

Maximillian Fly wants no trouble. Yet because he stands at six feet two, with beautiful indigo wings, long antennae, and more arms than you or me, many are frightened of him. He is a gentle creature who looks like a giant cockroach. This extraordinary human wants to prove his goodness, so he opens his door to two SilverSeed children in search of a place to hide. Instantly, Maximillian’s quiet, solitary life changes. There are dangerous powers after them and they have eyes everywhere. But in this gray city of Hope trapped under the Orb, is escape even possible?

A collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect and bird worlds.

Inspector Hopper is a detective with a feel - and feelers - for mysteries. With the help of his partner, McBugg, this tiny supersleuth can crack any case!

A quirky Valentine's Day comedy from children's book award-winner Simon Puttock.... 'Dear 'Red', Your wings are so beautiful! I wish you were my friend. Or EVEN my valentine? From 'Blue' Love is in the garden air on Valentine's Day, but Ladybird is feeling all left out - until she opens a letter from a secret admirer. Could it really be from the handsome blue Dragonfly?

Una farfalla volteggia, leggiadra, nei pressi di un vasto campo agreste nell'aria tiepida di primavera. Proprio lì vicino c'è un lago dove solitamente nuota un ciclopico coccodrillo: arrogante, arcigno, dalla cattiveria stucchevole, sempre pronto a cercare ogni scusa per azzuffarsi col primo che gli capiti intorno.

Being different isn't easy, especially for a ladybug unlike the rest. Lalibella the ladybug has a unique purple shell, but struggles with being different from the ladybugs in her villages. But as she goes through the journey of self-discovery, not only does she learn to accept her true color, but also changes her world by bringing out the colors in others.

It was a soft buzz, not sharp, and without warning, it stopped. Nine-year-old Lark opened her eyes. A honey bee had landed on her arm. First-year beekeeper Lark Oakmyer has been given the rare invitation to join her old friend, W, at his bee yard with thousands of honey bees. But then, through a series of strange occurrences, Lark, her brothers, and their friends find themselves discovering clues to a bigger mystery than the bees. Through their faith in God (and a bit of help from the bees), they make the impossible, possible.

The Little Firefly is an enchanting tale about a late-blooming firefly who can't wait to be all grown up. When all the other fireflies are glowing except for the Little Firefly, she discovers that true friends will love and support her just the way she is. This charming story helps kids learn about love, friendship, and acceptance.

Alexander Ant and the Art Contest tells a charming and adventurous story of a unique little artist that enters his small artwork into a very large art contest with hopes to win a blue ribbon. Along the way, Alexander faces challenges and learns about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and determination. His determined attitude and ability to ask for help from friends leads to a story of teamwork that proves no matter what size you are, doing things as a team accomplishes so much more.

Ants, pill Insects & Arachnids, and grasshoppers! David loves to play with Insects & Arachnids!