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Bug Me Not!

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Magma Publishing Ltd's Bug Me Not! is a delightful children's book combining whimsical storytelling and colourful illustrations. It follows the adventures of young characters exploring friendship and embracing differences through interactions with charming insect characters. Aimed at young readers, it encourages curiosity and kindness in a fun and engaging way.
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Simple gameplay for the whole family

Be the first to get your frog from one corner of the board to the opposite corner, feasting on insects along the way! Suitable for 2-4 players, ages 4 plus. With a mix of skill and chance this easy to play chase and race game is fun for the whole family!

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Bug Me Not! offers fun for the whole family with simple gameplay suitable for children aged 4 and up. Be the first to get your frog from one corner of the board to the opposite corner, feasting on insects along the way! Pick your frog and roll the bug die. If there is a matching bug on a square next to you, you have to move. If there's no bug, the next player goes. If another player is already on the matching square, tell 'em to bug off and chase 'em home! With a mix of skill and chance, Bug Me Not! is fun for the entire family!

This game is designed for 2-4 players and is perfect for holidays, providing endless entertainment for family gatherings. The compact box makes it easy to take on the go.

The game features beautiful illustrations. Kids will love the colourful bug illustrations by Maya Stepien.

Enjoy some screen-free fun and spend quality time away from screens with this easy-to-play chase and race game.

Series: Magma for Laurence King

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276599

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Game

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 8 Illustrations, unspecified

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maya Stepien

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 271g

About the Author

Maya Stepien is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Amsterdam. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague in 2012.

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