Bothered by Bugs

Simply gorgeous. This charming story delivers an essential message with all the warmth and wit unique to Emily Gravett. – Vicky

A very funny picture book story in which Pete the Badger learns valuable lessons about the importance of all creatures, big and small, in maintaining the harmony of nature. In Bothered By Bugs, Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds – so they help Pete rid the forest of/capture every single one.

But disaster! Now nobody’s around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there’s not a berry or a cherry to be found. Will Pete and the other animals learn their lesson and restore order to the forest? Richly detailed, wonderfully humorous illustrations will keep readers coming back for more. Twice Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett’s delightful rhyming story is a colourful celebration of nature’s equilibrium and promises fun, laughter and learning.

The perfect book to read aloud.

FORMAT | Hardback