How to be a Dragonfly by Laura Knowles, Steven Wood
Published 2 October 2025
Paperback | £7.99 | 9780241685860
Meet Chase, a newly hatched dragonfly, as he learns to navigate pond life. From mastering the art of jet propulsion to metamorphosis, readers will learn all there is to know about dragonflies and meet a whole host of captivating insect characters in this engaging graphic novel format.
Guided by the wisdom of a wise grasshopper, Charles Darwing, this informative and funny tale of garden adventures is the perfect introduction to dragonflies for young bug enthusiasts. Readers will find ‘Bug Hunter Tips’ throughout where they can learn tips on where to spot dragonflies and behaviours to look out for in nature!
How to be a Dragonfly has been created in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society, with RES fellow Professor Jessica Ware, American Museum of Natural History, as the scientific consultant for the book, ensuring scientific accuracy in this fun adventure. Readers will find information seamlessly integrated into an engaging story, brought to life by Steven Wood’s hilarious illustrations in a vivid graphic novel format.
Laura Knowles is the author of several children’s books, including It Starts with a Seed, which won the 2017 Margaret Mallett Award for Children’s Non-fiction.
Steven Wood has illustrated for PRH, Scholastic, and more. His focus is always on the characters that bring life and movement to the picture.
For more information, please contact Chloe Parkinson, PR Manager, on chloe.parkinson@uk.dk.com
How to be a Ladybird by Laura Knowles, Steven Wood
Published 5 June 2025
Paperback | £7.99 | 9780241685853
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