About the Author

Anneliese Emmans Dean grew up in York and studied Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge University. She has worked for the Oxford English Dictionary, as a translator, and as an editor of academic and educational books. She has written poems (mostly fun; some serious) for children and adults for as long as she can remember. Since 2007, she has been performing her poems nationwide in live multi-media shows at festivals and schools. Her work has been broadcast nationally and internationally on BBC radio channels, and she appears regularly on Radio York. She also writes song lyrics and has produced 'Eco-musicals' to make us aware of pressing environmental issues. Her work and performances have won various awards. Although she has brought out several CDs, this is her first book.

Reviews

A rhyming romp ... that is captivating, humorous and entertaining ... a wonderful fun-filled introduction to the invertebrate world. It will make great bedtime reading for children, a literary lead into minibeasts for teachers and educators plus great fun for entomologists to quote over coffee. --Peter Smithers, Antenna 2012 It's a beauty, packed with 67 poems, more than 170 photographs ... and also child-friendly facts and information about the insects included. --The Press Buzzing is a brilliant book that will enthral and delight children, and it is easy to see why it has been nominated for this year s Carnegie Medal! There is potential for hours of fun, whether that be reading the poems or the facts, studying the pictures or getting out into your garden or park to hunt for the wildlife depicted in the book it offers lots of opportunities for learning and having fun as a family or with friends. --Lynsey Evan, Book a Poet Brambleby Books are clearly on a mission to convert all children to entomologists, and they have taken another triumphal stride towards their goal with this excellent insect poetry book. ... This could be a gift for a young, or young at hear, entomologist. --Dafydd Lewis, Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists' Society A delightful partnership of science, poetry, photography and insects, this informative and witty book is an excellent introduction to common British minibeasts, intended especially for young naturalists. How can you introduce a young child to insects and give them a lifelong appreciation and respect for these important creatures? I think Anneliese Emmans Dean has found an appealing formula in her lovely children's book, Buzzing!: discover the poetry in garden minibeast. The Guardian online This is a book that encourages research and respect for these small creatures. With initial adult help for younger children, it is likely to be a favourite at home or at school. Books for Keeps