The Bug Hotel: Menu Mayhem - A funny early reader, insect and minibeast adventure for children aged 5-8
Gareth Hopkins author Scott Wilson illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Publishing:4th Feb '27
£6.99
This title is due to be published on 4th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Crawling with chaos and packed with laugh-out-loud silliness!
Crawling with chaos and packed with silliness, this is the perfect first chapter book to get kids reading independently! When Chef Caterpillar turns into a butterfly and flutters away, the team at the bug hotel are left in the lurch-who's going to make lunch? And who can save them from Madame Mantis, the mean hotel inspector?!A hilarious full-colour chapter book packed with bugs, mishaps, and laugh-out-loud adventures, this brilliantly funny story follows the tiny team at The Bug Hotel, where even the simplest task can turn into a spectacular disaster. Welcome to The Bug Hotel, the busiest place in the garden and home to an unforgettable cast of insect characters. Every day brings a new challenge, and somehow everything that can go wrong usually does! Disaster strikes when the hotel's talented Chef Caterpillar transforms into a butterfly and flies away without warning. Suddenly, the kitchen is in complete chaos. With an important inspection from Madam Mantis fast approaching, the hotel needs a new chef urgently. Can rookie Chef Dung Beetle step up and save the day? Or will her unusual menu, featuring her famous poo-tato salad, turn the inspection into a complete catastrophe? As panic spreads through the hotel, the bugs must work together to keep everything running smoothly before their biggest guest arrives. Created by Gareth Hopkins and Scott Wilson, this laugh-out-loud series combines silly humour, unforgettable characters, and vibrant full-colour illustrations to create the perfect read for emerging independent readers. Key Features & Benefits • Hilarious Chapter Book Adventure - Packed with silly situations, insect antics, and laugh-out-loud humour. • Full-Colour Illustrations - Bright, eye-catching artwork appears throughout the story to engage developing readers. • Perfect for Emerging Readers - Accessible text and short chapters help build reading confidence. • Memorable Bug Characters - Features a quirky cast of insects, including Chef Dung Beetle and Madam Mantis. • Encourages Independent Reading - Fast-paced storytelling keeps young readers turning the pages. • Promotes Teamwork & Problem-Solving - Shows how working together can help overcome even the biggest challenges. Why Readers Love This Book Funny, fast-paced, and full of insect-inspired chaos, The Bug Hotel is a delightful chapter book for newly confident readers. With colourful illustrations, unforgettable bug characters, and plenty of gross-out humour, it's the perfect choice for children who love funny stories and creepy-crawly adventures.
ISBN: 9781382069243
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
112 pages