The Girl Who Loves Bugs
By Lily Murray
The Story
A bug-obsessed girl smuggles her insect friends indoors to keep the fun going during a big family reunion, with chaotic results — until Great-Gran turns out to share her passion.
Why It's Special
For the kid who arrives at the dinner table with pockets full of rocks, snails, or whatever crawled by that afternoon, Evie is proof that a wild enthusiasm is worth holding onto.
- Big idea: The things that make you different from everyone else are often the things worth celebrating most.
- Vibes: Warm, funny, and a little chaotic — messy family love with dirt under its fingernails.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about bugs and creepy-crawlies
- are working on feeling proud of their own interests
- like to sneak treasures indoors from outside
- respond well to stories about family gatherings and belonging
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Evie decided to bring her bugs inside instead of leaving them outside?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Evie felt when her moms kept rushing her away from her bugs?
- Real-life connection: Is there something you love so much you wish everyone understood it the way you do?
- Imagination: If you could sneak one of Evie's bugs into the story, which one would you pick and why?
- Family connection: Why do you think it surprised Evie that Great-Gran loved bugs too?
