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Theres a Bug on My Arm that Wont Let Go


No. of pages 32

Published: 2020

Great for age 3-8 years

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What do you do when a bug just wont buzz off?! A beautiful new picture book about sticking up for your friends, from the author/illustrator of Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School. When a little bug looks for safety on a little girls arm and wont let go, she moves from annoyance to affection in this stylishly atmospheric and quietly unforgettable tale from the author of Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School and The Frank Show. A modern-day fable about being a friend and the contentment that can come your way when you choose to be kind makes this an important book for todays new generation. Perfect anyone whos ever needed a friend, and for boys and girls ages four and up.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers .

David Mackintosh was born in Belfast and grew up in Australia. He is a graphic designer, art director and illustrator. His innovative book designs have won him numerous awards in Britain and internationally, and has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in children's publishing.

 

Praise for THERE'S A BUG ON MY ARM:

"Similar to his previous work, this David Mackintosh book is witty and sharp with a distinctive style" BookTrust

"Uniquely and wonderfully unsettled illustrations, which enhance this relatable story for kids"

Praise for WHAT'S UP MUMU?:

"David Mackintosh is one of my favourite author/illustrators, and he is hitting a new peak with this book. It's stunningly beautiful and simple." - Oliver Jeffers

Praise for THE FRANK SHOW:

"The story delivers a positive message with subversive wit and charm" - The Irish Times

"Mackintosh's anarchic illustrations are hilarious but there's a serious point about how much the older generation has to offer children, including loads of fun." - The Herald

Praise for MARSHALL ARMSTRONG IS NEW TO OUR SCHOOL:

"Utterly unpredictable from one page to the next, this is a seriously funny book." - The Independent on Sunday

"I think this book is fantastic because I can read it myself and I love the pictures and the way it looks. The story is really, really good and fantastic because it's strange and weird." - child's review on the Guardian's children's book site.