BBC News has a video clip of Sonia Copeland Bloom talking about her latest children’s book about insects. All the proceeds from the book will go to Butterfly Conservation.

Orlando has spoken out in support of Britain’s dwindling butterfly population. He is sponsoring “Crystal, the Small Miracle”, written by his mum Sonia Copeland Bloom, to help children engage with the natural world.

Orlando Bloom has spoken out in support of Britain’s dwindling butterfly population. The actor is sponsoring Crystal, the Small Miracle, written by his mum Sonia Copeland Bloom, to help children engage with the natural world. Orlando – currently filming The Hobbit in New Zealand – said: “Butterflies are powerful symbols of the beauty and vulnerability of nature.

“I am delighted to back Butterfly Conservation and their efforts to ensure that these wonderful insects are conserved for future generations to enjoy. The story of Crystal, the Small Miracle … reflects [my mother's] love of butterflies as well as her passion for children to be educated about the insect world in general.”

The book follows the life story of a butterfly and is published by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Orlando’s mother Sonia said: “The transformation of caterpillar to chrysalis and then butterfly is one of nature’s greatest miracles.

“After witnessing it myself, I wanted children everywhere to share this incredible experience. Too many adults do not appreciate insects and are unnecessarily scared of them and their children can be affected by this.Young children usually love little creatures – until they are put off them.”

Orlando’s mom, Sonia Copeland Bloom appeared on television’s Daybreak programme on Thursday to talk about her children’s books, especially her latest one called Crystal, the Small Miracle, about a caterpillar. The book is dedicated to baby Flynn, all proceeds will support the work of Butterfly Conservation.

Sonia Copeland Bloom, the mother of Hollywood film star Orlando Bloom appeared on television’s Daybreak programme today (Thursday). The ITV1 breakfast show featured Mrs Copeland Bloom talking about her children’s books, especially her latest one called Crystal, the Small Miracle, about a caterpillar.

Mrs Copeland Bloom was filmed at her home in Tyler Hill and at the city’s St Peter’s School. Her son Orlando, who is in New Zealand filming, has sponsored the newest book, which is backing efforts to save the UK’s threatened butterflies.

Crystal, the Small Miracle, mixes fact and fiction in the life story of a butterfly from a tiny egg. It is published by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Bloom, 34, who became a father earlier this year, said: “The story of Crystal, the Small Miracle, written by my mother for children everywhere, reflects her own love of butterflies as well as her passion for children to be educated about the insect world in general.”

The book is dedicated to Flynn, Bloom’s son with his Australian model wife Miranda Kerr. All proceeds will support the work of Butterfly Conservation. For information visit www.soniacopelandbloom.com

Orlando’s mum raises awareness of insects with new book.

Orlando Bloom’s mother proved a big attraction when she signed copies of her new book at the city’s Waterstone’s book shop last week.

Sonia Copeland, whose son has become one of Hollywood’s hottest properties having grown up in the city, was unveiling her latest book Woody the Woodlouse (Who Forgot To Roll Into A Ball).

And children flocked to pick up a signed copy and meet the author, along with pantomime local legend Dave Lee, from Herne, who was on hand to help out and provide some quick-fire quips.

Woody the Woodlouse is the second in a series of books about the insect world written by the author, in conjunction with the Amateur Entomological Society, designed to introduce children aged 4-7 to the wonders of the insect world.

Basil the Beetle’s Scary Adventure was published last year and Crystal the Small Miracle – a tale of a caterpillar’s metamorphosis – is due to be published by Butterfly Conservation in the spring.

Mrs Copeland said: “The world relies heavily on the wonderful work of insects and mini-beasts of every variety and humans should tolerate them and preserve their habitats in the natural world as far as possible. If all insects were to disappear from the planet so would people. Plants and crops would die out, causing the deaths of most of the world’s population.

“It was so nice to see children losing their fear for mini-beasts. The children were fascinated by my collection of exotic stick insects, cockroaches, snails and millipedes and beautiful leaf insects.”

Richard Hills, manager of Waterstone’s, Rose Lane, Canterbury, said: “Sonia’s new book will really help young children understand how fascinating insects are and we wish it every success.”