Tag: Insects

Book Review, Picture Books

Betsy Buglove and the Brave Butterfly by Catherine Jacob & Lucy Fleming

Kate Heap

Betsy Buglove is back in her second picture book celebrating the natural world and the wonderful insects that inhabit it. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2021/08/15/betsy-buglove-saves-the-bees-by-catherine-jacob-lucy-fleming/ In Betsy Buglove and the Brave Butterfly, Betsy and her friend Stan look at all sorts of insects through her magical magnifying glass. When they come across a butterfly stuck inside an upturned glass… Continue reading Betsy Buglove and the Brave Butterfly by Catherine Jacob & Lucy Fleming

Book Review, Picture Books

Books to Celebrate our Amazing Earth

Kate Heap

Earth is a beautiful place. This collection of books celebrates incredible creatures, gorgeous landscapes and what we can do to make our world a better place. Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool & James Jones (Little Tiger) Small Steps, Big Change is a fantastic picture book inspiring children to take action and protect their… Continue reading Books to Celebrate our Amazing Earth

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

Kate Heap

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery is the first book in a gorgeous new series for readers age 7+. With beautifully appealing illustrations, red sprayed edges and incredibly delightful characters, there is no question Marnie and her friends are going to be a huge hit! Marnie is a spirited little moth. Only just transformed from… Continue reading Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

Book Review, Picture Books

Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees by Catherine Jacob & Lucy Fleming

Kate Heap

Betsy Buglove is a girl who loves bugs! She does all she can to help them. When she receives a special present from Gran, it opens up a whole new world for her. This magic magnifying glass allows her to hear the insects speaking to her. As they share their worries, she realises they’re in… Continue reading Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees by Catherine Jacob & Lucy Fleming