Finalist Of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

‘Can’t get your children to go outdoors? Try this. It’s fun, amusing – and it might just work! A FINALIST and highly recommended.’

The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Nicky was very proud to be a finalist in one of the only Children's Book Awards judged by intended readers and not by a panel of so-called 'experts'.

Here is some feedback from the readers' who judged it:

‘I like the colourful pics and also that the story was rhyming. It was fun to read and find out a little about bugs and stuff.’ 

Girl, aged 7 – with a little help from mum.

‘A book that’s telling the reader to go and enjoy an outdoor adventure. Dave is a sweet character children will relate to. I liked the bug facts too.’ 

Primary School Teacher, aged 56

‘A charming book with an excellent ‘outdoors’ message, so important in this world of computers and films. Full of lots of info but put across in a fun, interesting and accessible way. My children loved discovering all about minibeasts.’ 

Parent of 3 and 5 year olds

‘I want to go exploring in the woods after reading this book. I love finding insects.’ 

Boy, aged 7 – with a little help from his teacher

‘I read this with my teacher and after we went out hunting for minibeasts.’ 

Girl, aged 6 – with a little help from mum