A Bug-Lightful Discovery

By Karen B Shea

Book Overview

2025 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER in the PICTURE BOOK CATEGORY ages 4-8

A story about discovery, exploration and growth as only seven-year-old Emelia can show us. Inspired by a real-life experience between Emelia and Ms. Z.

Emelia is a spunky seven-year-old girl who spends her summers at her grandparents' cabin in the wilds of Wyoming, a place where she and her siblings are free to explore, play, and learn about nature. But one morning, Emelia comes across a part of nature that she doesn't want to explore:

A big, alien-looking beetle.

Emelia's instinct is to stomp on the strange critter, but Ms. Z won't let her, and soon Gramma Jane has Emelia off on a special mission. With her bug book in hand and lots of critters to explore, it's up to Emelia to discover that everything has a purpose, whether we know it or not.

Why Parents & Teachers Love It:

Teaches kids compassion for other living beingsShares examples as to why bugs are important to the worldTeaches kids that everything has a purpose whether we know it or not

Book Extras:

A discussion page sharing examples as to why bugs are goodTeaches kids a method to safely remove a bug from their home environmentBright, colorful, and engaging illustrationsPerfect for ages 6-8

​​​​​​​About the Author:

Written by Karen B. Shea, Award-Winning Author and a nature advocate. This is Karen's second children's book - her first book, Clark the Mountain Beaver and His Big Adventure , is based on a real-life mountain that lives in her yard.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1779440901
• ISBN13: 9781779440907
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Miriam Laundry Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3