One little dung beetle by Rhian Williams. Illus. by Heather Potter and Mark Jackson

This superb picture book will be a treat to read and share with young readers. The striking green cover has immediate appeal and the gorgeous endpapers showcase brightly coloured beetles - complete with interesting facts - from all over the world.

On each double page there is a rhyming verse for numbers one to ten:

Five rainbow stag beetles

zooming through the sky,

with a flash and a glint,

they sparkle as they fly.

Every verse is accompanied by a stunning full page illustration with delightful detail and colourful design. One very clever inclusion on each page are the various creatures nibbling the same number of holes in the chosen number.

This is a fabulous book, full of rhyme and striking illustrations. A wonderful addition to a home, school or public library.

Themes: Beetles, Counting, Rhyme.

Kathryn Beilby