Backyard Books Series

Backyard Books: Are You an Ant? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries will give children who love to track ants an inside look at the everyday life of this fascinating insect, as they explore the similarities and differences to themselves.

Are You a Spider?

by Judy Allen

Published 1 August 2000

This introduction to the world of the spider aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. Young children should be fascinated by this tiny life found just outside their back door.

Are You a Dragonfly?

by Judy Allen

Published 15 April 2001

This series of books is the perfect introduction to the natural world for young children of pre-school age. Each book uses a series of statements, complemented by detailed and imaginative artwork, to help children differentiate between themselves as humans and a particular small animal. Most of these animals can be found just outside the back door, and will be familiar to children. The statements relate to the animal's appearance, life cycle, appetite and predators. They are fun - in some instances, grisly! - and informative. The books are suitable for parents to read alound or for the child to read alone.

Are You A Bee

by Judy Allen and Tudor Humphries

Published 1 January 2001

When you look at life from the perspective of a honeybee, the backyard suddenly becomes a busy place. A juvenile bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creatures are packed into an engaging narrative.

Are You a Centipede?

by Judy Allen

Published 14 May 2019

Are You a Ladybug?

by Judy Allen

Published 15 April 2000

Are You a Beetle?

by Judy Allen

Published 14 May 2019

Are You a Butterfly?

by Tudor Humphries and Judy Allen

Published 1 August 2000

This introduction to the world of the butterfly aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. Young children should be fascinated by this tiny life found just outside their back door.

Are You a Snail?

by Judy and Judy Allen

Published 15 April 2000

Introduces the life cycle of a snail, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult snail.

Are You a Grasshopper?

by Judy Allen

Published 18 March 2002