Liz Lennon, Author
Michael Buxton, Illustrator
Series: I Care About
Imprint: Franklin Watts
Publication date: September 10, 2020
Category: Pets (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781445171050
Series: I Care About
Imprint: Franklin Watts
Publication date: June 10, 2021
Category: Pets (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781445171067
A charming non-fiction book that promotes a caring attitude, confidence, self-esteem and gives children a way to discuss emotions. The book explores topics such as insects and other minibeasts, caring for pets, litter, animal habitats and endangered animals. The book is an ideal starting point for a topic on animals or pets.
It is part of a series ‘I care about’ for children aged 4+. The titles are: My Friends, My Planet, Animals, My Family, My Growing Brain, My Body. The illustrations by Michael Buxton are quirky and fun and are designed to inspire a child’s imagination.
Liz Lennon is a writer who specialises in children’s non-fiction. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and young daughter, who is the best critic of her mum’s work.
Michael Buxton is a designer and illustrator with a wide portfolio including greetings cards, homeware and children’s books. He produces quirky, fun designs with an emphasis on humour and while his work is mainly digital, he likes to keep a loose, hand-drawn feel. Michael loves to create characters and will take any chance he gets to draw monsters, cats or monster cats.