Mr. Beetle is a huge ukulele playing insect complete with the requisite number of legs, wing cases, antennae, compound eyes and Dr. Marten's boots! Adults find him scary but children of all ages think he's funny. The show is packed with science and natural history and encourages children to look again at minibeasts, which can be interesting, beautiful, useful and fun.

Alternatively, counting games and simple rhymes provide a gentler introduction to the world of the very small for younger children.

Find out about my new show, Mr. Beetle Feels the Force here.

Read about Mr. Beetle's Watery Adventure here.

Email: birch@songandstory.co.uk