This week sees the publication of my second picturebook, Rex the Rhinoceros Beetle - for younger beetle fans everywhere - and it’s just in time to celebrate National Insect Week.
Deep in the rainforest, Buster and Rex are rhinoceros beetles carrying a banana back to the beetle tree. But the more Buster tells Rex about his incredible strength and daring, the less rhinoceros-y Rex feels. Then, when danger arrives, can Buster live up to the stories he's told or is it up to Rex to save the day?
There are lots of great resources to accompany this picture book. You can draw along with Duncan Beedie (the fab illustrator who created the pictures) and make your own Rex in this video.
Scholastic is holding a competition offering bug hunting swag and a free copy of the book. All you have to do is draw your favourite beetle!
And there’s plenty more to come. I’ll add the resources here as they go live.
Why not make the most of National Insect Week and get out in the sunshine to hunt for bugs, then settle under a shady tree and read Rex the Rhinoceros Beetle.