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Please Don't Bite Me

Insects that Buzz, Bite and Sting
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Please Don't Bite Me by Dr Nazzy Pakpour is an engaging children's book about mosquitoes and their impact on the environment and our lives. The story educates young readers about these tiny creatures through captivating illustrations and fun facts, encouraging curiosity and learning. The book aims to transform a potentially scary topic into an adventure filled with discovery, promoting understanding rather than fear.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're keen on understanding the whimsical world of mosquitoes and their relationship with humans, all presented through charming illustrations and engaging narration. It's perfect for young readers who are fascinated by nature, science, and the often misunderstood adventures of these tiny creatures.

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Mosquitos, wasps, flies and fleas. Buzzing, biting, annoying insects that only cause trouble and itchy, painful lumps on your skin. But what if I told you there was more to these irritating insects than meets the eye? What if I told you they're much more fascinating than you might think.?

Everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, stung by a wasp or had something itchy hiding in their hair. But how much do you actually know about these annoying insects?

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Ever wondered how mosquitoes find you? Or how wasps can build nests up to 5m wide? Or how fleas can jump 150 times their own height?

These questions and more are answered in Please Don't Bite Me, a book that explores the lives of some of the most irritating buzzing, biting and stinging insects. Teaching readers that perhaps these pesky insects might not be so bad after all.

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Please Don't Bite Me is lauded for its vibrant and captivating illustrations by Owen Davey, which are filled with kaleidoscopic colours and engaging content. The book is praised for offering a humorous yet enlightening perspective on bugs that bite, providing readers with entertaining and educational insights. Its lively approach makes learning about insects both enjoyable and informative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838740900

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Owen Davey
  • Illustrated by Owen Davey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Nazzy Pakpour is a queer Iranian-American mother of two witty and wonderful kids. She grew up and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, and works as a scientist at Novozymes where she helps build a more sustainable future using microbes. Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working from Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class Degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica.

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