Bug Tales

Five hilarious stories from the charming mini-world of bugs. Discover the fly who told a lie and the bug who wanted a hug. Then meet the fleas who wouldn't say please and watch Steve the weevil as he tries, and fails, to be really evil. A locust who just can't focus on everyday tasks completes this endearing collection.

About the author

Russell Punter (Author) Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.Lesley Sims (Author) Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

Product details

• Authors: Russell Punter, Russell Sims Punter, Punter Russell, Lesley Sims, Sims Lesley
• Assisted by: Sian Roberts (Illustration), Roberts Sian (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2025
• EAN: 9781805072829
• ISBN: 978-1-80507-282-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Bug Tales
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Picture books: character books, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Poetry (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc, bugs; insects; fly; weevil; locust; fleas; stories; bedtime