The Little Guide to Bugs

About this book

Enter the secret world of creepy crawlies with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Bugs offers a modern reference to identifying these glorious insects of all shapes and sizes. Featuring 40 of the most distinctive bugs from around the world, The Little Guide to Bugs is the perfect companion for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, whether that's when out walking or from the comfort of an armchair.

Each bug has been exquisitely illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost and is accompanied by all-important information including their habitat, distribution, and size, plus an interesting fact or fable. There is also an interactive spotter's guide, where you can check off and note the date of each time you spot a new insect.

Reacquaint yourself with the familiar Bumble Bee and Earthworm, as well as discovering new species such as the Giant Mesquite Bug, Lily Moth and Picasso Bug. This informative, practical, and beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors.

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Biography

Printmaker and illustrator Tom Frost graduated from Falmouth College of Arts in 2001 and has worked as an illustrator ever since. His clients include The V&A, Perry's Cider, Art Angels, Freight Household Goods, SelvedgeMagazine, Betty & Dupree, The Archivist and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. His work highlights a fascination for old matchboxes, stamps, folk art, tin toys, children's books and the natural world. He has previously published The Little Guide to Butterflies and The Little Guide to Leaves with Quadrille in 2017.