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

by David Mackintosh

When a little bug looks for safety on a little girlâ€s arm and wonâ€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 Showâ€.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 todayâ€s new generation. Perfect for ages four and up.Please ask if you need a specific version. The data provided here may not be correct. With buying and not asking you are accepting the book as is.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published July 27, 2017

About the author

David Mackintosh loves books with pictures in them, flying, visiting cities, and being read to. His picture book Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School was short-listed for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in London.

Reviews

[Dimity Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastically disordered illustrations and a kid-relevant storyline about fear gradually morphing into understanding and sympathetic friendship. There are bugs, backstory, cats and dogs and just enough magic to make this story wondrous.

[Seven · Rating 4 out of 5]

A girl finds a bug on her hand. It reminds her of her friend Melody, who is staying at home alone because of a flea infestation from her cat, Pearl. The girl carefully protects the bug until it leaves.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Mackintosh!

[Aymin Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unique and quirky illustrations with fun use of different fonts and text size. An enjoyable exaggerated story of what we have all experienced with a bug that just won't go away.

[Peter J Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Typography adds to the energy of this story about kindness and looking after others.

[Aika Najla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think about this book everyday. There’s a bug on my arm that won’t let go… cool. It hits different for me as an adult.