Bugs in a Blanket

Little Fat Bug has never met another bug before and he is in for a big surprise.

Beatrice Alemagna

  • What happens when the bugs who live in a blanket at the bottom of the garden throw a party?
  • An entertaining tale of difference and tolerance that all children can relate to
  • Written and illustrated in Alemagna’s charming signature technique of mixing textiles, appliqué and collage, which has never been used before in children’s books
  • The simple narrative with enduring lovable characters who have universal appeal is ideal for parents reading to young children or for older children to read for themselves

Why are you as yellow as a banana? Why are your legs so long? The bugs who live in the blanket on the old bed at the end of the garden are meeting each other for the first time. Little Fat Bug has invited everyone to his birthday party. Why do we all look so different? Does it matter?

Told with enduring and lovable characters made with hand embroidered illustrations, this simple, fun story teaches young children about difference and tolerance.