Bird, Bee & Bug Houses illustrated by Esther Coombs, written by Susie Behar 

Bird, Bee & Bug Houses
Illustrated by Esther Coombs, written by Susie Behar
Homes and Habitats for Garden Wildlife
Be part of the worldwide movement for nature conservation and help to save the planet!
From the illustrator of Plant, Sow, Make & Grow and comes another colourful and beautifully illustrated educational nature activity book which shows children how to support garden wildlife by making sustainable bird, bee and bug houses, as well as how to create habitats through small, achievable projects.
Perfect for young naturalists, this accessible book is packed with practical activities and information about the wildlife found in our gardens and beyond. Earwigs and mice, and birds and butterflies, even bats and frogs, all these creatures contribute to the health of the environment. So whether you are building nest boxes and beetle banks or maybe bee homes and butterfly feeders, children will learn why supporting our backyard creatures is so important to the success of local ecosystems and the biodiversity of the world. Each project includes easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions along with detailed material and tool lists. Some of the activities include; a Mini Wildlife Garden, a Bug Hotel, a Beetle Bank, a Bat House, Nest Boxes, Bird and Butterfly Feeders and more.
About the creators: Esther Coombs is a professional illustrator based in rural Kent. Her work often starts with observational black drawings, embracing a slightly wobbly quality of line, with a view to creating a polished but unique end result. Esther also illustrated the kids’ cookery books Kids Can Bake, Kids Can Cook and Kids Can Cook Vegetarian from Button Books. Susie Behar is a book editor with more than 25 years’ experience in children’s publishing. She has also written books on subjects including mental health, wellbeing, the countryside and the natural world. She lives in rural West Sussex, England, surrounded by farmland, open countryside and lots of birds, bees and bugs.
Button Books • 11th June 2024 UK / 13th August 2024 US • PB
RRP £12.99 UK / $19.99 US • for ages 5-11 • ISBN 9781787081444
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