Insects, Bugs & Rock 'n' Roll

Hilariously heartwarming tale of friendship, music and redemption.

WINNER OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FESTIVALS 2024

A lively & entertaining children’s book that follows the story of a grumpy spider who unexpectedly discovers his passion for music. As he forms an unlikely friendship with a rebellious fly, the two create a rock band that takes the insect world by storm. 

WINNER OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FESTIVALS 2024


From the makers of Why, oh why, am I a crocodile?

Insects, Bugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll is a lively and engaging picture book that mixes music and morals with a lot of humour. 

The story follows a grumpy spider who initially delights in tormenting other insects with his perfectly spun web. However, everything changes when he meets a musically talented fly who opens his eyes—and ears—to the power of harmony, both in music and friendship. Together, they form an unlikely band, touring the insect world and spreading joy through music. 

With fun, rhythmic text, witty musical references and playful illustrations, this book not only entertains but also delivers a heartwarming message about anti-bullying, the power of change , forgiveness and the magic of coming together to create something beautiful. 

This book will have young (and older) readers laughing out loud, tapping their feet and asking for an encore!

• "A very CLEVER and WITTY POEM that ROLLS OFF THE TONGUE and is a DELIGHT TO READ to little ones."

• "The story is IMAGINATIVE and FUNNY, with a LOVELY MORAL and a HILARIOUS FINALE!"

• "My 18mo loved the colourful pictures, with lots of details to look at, a really UNIQUE and REFRESHING set of illustrations. And being a CLASSIC ROCK FAN, how could I not adore 'PINK FLIED' and 'BEETLES' references - truly brilliant! This book will be one of our FIRM FAVOURITES."

Contributor: Nicola Withers (Edited by), Hannah Worsley (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Hannah Worsley

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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