Written by Addie Broussard with illustrations by Joyeeta Neogi

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Published by	Two Umbrellas Media (June 5, 2018)
Genre	Children's Books / Europe / Bugs and Spiders
Pages	42
ASIN	B07D771BHZ
ISBN-10	1949137007
ISBN-13	978-1949137002
For readers aged 4 - 9 years

My thanks to author Addie Broussard, and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to join the blog tour and a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The blurb:

The Beedog: An Insect Discovery in Portugal

An award-winning picture book that will get little ones excited about science.

While building a unique sandcastle, Cora and Manny spot a rather curious insect.

Soon, the little scientists keep a watchful eye on the insect’s movements, while learning about the natural environment along the way.

A great book for STEM education and home-school projects or just curious little ones who love science.

Book extras include fun, printable activities related to science learning and research.

Children's Books bugs & spiders

My thoughts:

The Beedog: An Insect Discovery in Portugal is a really beautifully illustrated, educational story book for younger children. Children will be delighted with this adventure story which starts with a day trip to the beach, but will also learn a little about Portugal and wasp varieties, as well as researching a topic using a computer.

The main characters are six-year-olds, Manny and Cora. We follow them as they discover and observe the behaviour of a flying insect. They don't know what it is but are determined to find out once they get home.

We watch them using a computer to search the web and identify the strange insect. Through trial and error, on their third attempt, they discover the real name of this insect, and then find out a bit more about it to tell their class the next day.

At the end of the story is more information about the insect - introducing more complex vocabulary, such as "vibrational sounds", and pictures of other types of wasp.

There is also a link to free printable resources available from the author's website which encourages searching for information on the web, imagining and drawing a picture, a playground activity, a geography test, a wasp identification line-up based on information in the book, and finally a colouring activity.

I highly recommend this book as a Key Stage 1 children's storybook and learning resource.

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Author Bio – Addie Broussard
Addie is an avid traveller, and once went on a solo journey to fifteen countries in one year. When she encounters something unique, she writes about it. Her first published picture book, The Beedog, is about a curious insect that she found in southern Portugal. Addie began her writing journey when she was just nine years old, with a book called Doggienauts. That book has been updated and is set for publication in 2018. Addie is originally from the United States and is currently a full-time traveller. Home is where her suitcase is.

Author Bio – Addie Broussard

Addie is an avid traveller, and once went on a solo journey to fifteen countries in one year. When she encounters something unique, she writes about it. Her first published picture book, The Beedog, is about a curious insect that she found in southern Portugal.

Addie began her writing journey when she was just nine years old, with a book called Doggienauts. That book has been updated and is set for publication in 2018.

Addie is originally from the United States and is currently a full-time traveller. Home is where her suitcase is.

Illustrator Bio - Joyeeta Neogi
Joyeeta is a children’s book illustrator who has worked with international authors and publishers. Her engagement with worldwide clients and multicultural themes has allowed her to create captivating original animal and child characters. Her art captures the expressions, movements and vibrancy of life within simple compositions to bring the author’s story to life. In her free time, Joyeeta is busy with painting and music. She loves to paint in oil and acrylic, and has also developed a passion for watercolour.

Illustrator Bio - Joyeeta Neogi

Joyeeta is a children’s book illustrator who has worked with international authors and publishers. Her engagement with worldwide clients and multicultural themes has allowed her to create captivating original animal and child characters. Her art captures the expressions, movements and vibrancy of life within simple compositions to bring the author’s story to life.

In her free time, Joyeeta is busy with painting and music. She loves to paint in oil and acrylic, and has also developed a passion for watercolour.

Some of Joyeeta's illustrations inside:-

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