There’s a Bug on My Arm that Won’t Let Go

By David Mackintosh

What do you do when a bug just won’t buzz off?! A beautiful new picture book about sticking up for your friends, from the author/illustrator of Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School.

When a little bug looks for safety on a little girl’s arm and won’t let go, she moves from annoyance to affection in this stylishly atmospheric and quietly unforgettable tale from the author of ‘Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School’ and ‘The Frank Show’.

A modern-day fable about being a friend and the contentment that can come your way when you choose to be kind makes this an important book for today’s new generation. Perfect anyone who’s ever needed a friend, and for boys and girls ages four and up.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Jul 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9780007463121

David Mackintosh

David Mackintosh is an Australian designer, art director and illustrator. As a designer he has worked with some of the biggest names in children's publishing and also in publishing, theatre, TV production and advertising. David’s first book Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and his second, The Frank Show, was on FT.com list of Best Books 2012. David lives in London, loves books with pictures in them, flying, visiting cities and being read to.

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