21 December 2011
The highly acclaimed Tales and Truths series of books now comprises four books:
- Basil the Beetle’s Scary Adventure
- Eddie the Earthworm saves the day
- Woody the Woodlouse who forgot how to roll into a ball
- Crystal the Small Miracle
Three books are available from the AES shop (Basil, Eddie and Woody). The fourth book, Crystal the Small Miracle, is available from Butterfly Conservation.
All books in the Tales and Truths about Garden Minibeasts series are aimed at young children of primary school age. In addition to the story, the book contains factual information on woodlice and other minibeasts, including how to look after them as pets; where to obtain pet minibeasts; and where to go for further information. There is even a glossary of entomological terms at the back of the book.
Widely acclaimed by many well known naturalists, this series by Sonia Copeland Bloom brings a new approach to engaging children with the natural world, and every first edition is signed by the author.
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