Bugnificent!

Mini-Beasts are amazing; we need them to survive, without their important roles, the world would not thrive. They pollinate, provide food, they also decompose, controlling pests, engineering soil, with oh so many pros. They can be found under logs, rocks and bark, some are diurnal and some come out after dark. We must protect these creatures, not just the pretty ones, all mini-beasts are needed, so treat them like your chums. Please look after our bugs; I know I sound direct, but all creatures have a job to do, so treat them with respect!

Anna-Maria McLean is a teacher from South East London. She has been working in schools for 22 years. She has a background in art and design with a BA Hons Degree in print media and surface design. Her passion for the natural world was ignited by trips to the Horniman Museum and she remembers being intrigued by the many animals and birds in the bell cloche jars. Anna-Maria is passionate about caring for all creatures and has rescued and adopted many pets. She currently lives with her family including a cat called Paisley, two turtles called Dotty and Maria, a giant African Albino Land snail called Gary and a tank of tropical fish. She even saves snails, slugs and worms when they get in harm's way when it rains. Anna-Maria thinks it is very important to educate children about our amazing world and develop their vocabulary and has been told that her illustrations and writing should inspire the next generation of 'David Attenboroughs'.

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