This Is What A Slug Does

Ever wondered what a slug actually does all day?This Is What a Slug Does is a hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs, packed with fun facts and slippery surprises. The first book in a brilliantly funny new series about the oddest animal antics.

About the author

Mimi May is a children’s book author living in London, UK, where she writes stories about the wonderful world of nature. When she’s not dreaming up stories or researching silly facts, she is being supervised by her two extremely opinionated cats.

Aniek Bartels is a Dutch illustrator known for her playful, character-driven artwork, often featuring quirky animals. A graduate of the Willem de Kooning Academy, she has illustrated children’s books like Vleertje Muis and Een Kleintje Erbij and worked on projects for museums and brands. Her work blends humor, warmth, and sustainability themes. Based in Amsterdam, she continues to bring stories to life with her bold, vibrant style.

Summary

Ever wondered what a slug actually does all day?This Is What a Slug Does is a hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs, packed with fun facts and slippery surprises. The first book in a brilliantly funny new series about the oddest animal antics.

Product details

• Authors: Mimi May
• Assisted by: Aniek Bartels (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bounce
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9781836271185
• ISBN: 978-1-83627-118-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Illustrations: Gouache and Ecoline inks, combined with digital finishing, farbige Illustrationen
• Series: This Is What a...
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Guides > Nature; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Animal life stories, Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders, Natural history (Children's/Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc