The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig by Andy Evans

 Today's read steers in an unique direction and circles around the adventures of an earwig. As a kid, earwigs made me feel very unsure...but that was due to some boys at school insisting they would crawl into my ears and use their 'pincers' to each the brain. My five-year-old self would have benefited from this read, I think.

Anyway, this one is a read aloud and sold as such. So, I'm looking forward to diving in and hoping there's quite a bit of goodness inside.

THE LITTLE ADVENTURES OF ERIG THE EARWIG

by Andy Evans

Illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Grosvenor House Publishing

Children's Fiction

130 pages

ages 5 to 7

Discover a world of tiny wonders in this enchanting and creative children's book about insects and nature. Follow Erig, a curious and brave little earwig, and best friend Bob, the clever copper beetle, as they embark on delightful adventures within the Long Garden. From daring rescues to discovering the beauty of nature, Erig and Bob's escapades are filled with excitement, friendship, and lessons about the natural world.
Their exciting journeys include participating in the dandelion flying competition, uncovering the hidden world of stick insects, solving the mystery of the lost whirligig beetle, and sailing across the Ornamental Pond under the magical glow of a full moon.
Beautifully illustrated by Lucy Fleming, these fun and whimsical stories are perfect for bedtime reading, gently educating children about various insects and why these creatures are vital to our planet. Join Erig, Bob, and a host of memorable characters to see just how big the world can be for tiny insects.

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MY TIDBITS

The world of insects comes to life with unexpected characters, surprising adventures, and tons of insects facts seamlessly worked in.

This is a collection of short story adventures surrounding Erig the Earwig, each created as a read-aloud for smaller audiences of listeners. After a personal note from the author, ten tales, averaging around twelve pages each, bring Erig and his friends to life in a wholesome way.  The first one begins with Erig's own development into a full-fledge earwig and packs three challenges he must meet to demonstrate how mature he has become. The rest lead through various small adventures, including a variety of plants and insects. Many of these are lesser known and each includes facts and information woven into the tale to raise listener's knowledge about them. At the end of the book, listeners learn how they can make insects in their own gardens thrive.

Erig is an friendly and caring earwig, who has much to learn and remains curious the entire way through. The adventures are just tense enough to hold listeners' attention but remain very well directed toward the intended audience's age level. The world comes to life without heavy descriptions and keeps the plot steady-paced the entire way through. While these adventures hold a certain amount of fantasy and imagination, they incorporate quite a few facts about each character, plant and more. This science goodness slides very naturally into the story and is woven into each adventure very nicely. Add the lovely illustrations sprinkled throughout each tale, and it's grabbing from beginning to end.

It's fun to join Erig on his adventures and discover the world around him with each new surprise. As said, this one is written with the intent of being a read-aloud and works best with this purpose in mind. That said, it's refreshingly different, very entertaining, and teaches quite a bit along the way. 

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Website: www.erigtheearwig.com 
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Adventures-Erig-Earwig-Earwigo/dp/1803818972/