Nature's Tiny Champions

Discover the extraordinary power of nature's smallest heroes

This captivating oversized nature book shines a spotlight on the animal kingdom's most unlikely heroes – the tiny creatures whose roles are just as vital as their larger counterparts. From the nocturnal dung beetle and cape dwarf chameleon to the golden poison frog, bumblebee bat, and bee hummingbird, twenty fascinating animals reveal how even the smallest insects, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds play crucial roles in migration, food chains, and pollination.

Written by multi-award-winning author Ben Lerwill, whose work has been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children's Nature Writing, each "super-small superhero" is brought to life through vibrant illustrations by Nic Jones. The book's generous format allows young readers to see these subjects in stunning detail, with life-size diagrams offering a clear sense of scale and revealing each creature's unique attributes.

What makes this book truly special is how it celebrates these miniature miracle-workers as champions – the honeybee as a champion of teamwork, the reef sea star as a keystone species. Filled with fun, bite-size facts and informal, engaging writing, it's an inspiring celebration that shows children how being small doesn't mean being insignificant.

Suitable for children aged 6-9 years.

Pages: 48 pages with 48 illustrations