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Don't Call Me an Insect!

By (author) Charlotte Guillain, Illustrated by Sally Agar

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Do you know what a dinosaur is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!    Join young explorers Charlie and Bumble on a bug hunt, But all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects!     You’ll be introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect – but is it . . .?    Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!    Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom – all in an engaging, giftable format.     With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts – a must-have for curious young minds!     Also available in the series: Don't Call Me a Dinosaur!, Don’t Call Me a Star!, Don’t Call Me a Fish!

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming
Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC
Published date | 2 Apr 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 32
Dimensions | 216 x 216 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 350g
ISBN | 978-1-8360-0843-9
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BISAC | juvenile fiction / general
Expected | 2 Apr 2026

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