Who Ate All the Bugs?

Snail and Worm are out for a morning stroll and come across a shocking scene! Somebody has been eating all the bugs, but who could it be? Glow-worm tells him ‘You can’t fight the food chain!’ but Snail is determined to investigate and sets off on a mission to bring the culprit to justice. Along the way he meets many creatures that could possibly be the one he is looking for, but who is really to blame? And what will happen when he finally catches up with the bug-eater?

Author/illustrator Matty Long is well known for his funny, inventive picture books and this new title is another brilliant addition to his stable of work. Each page is packed full of bright, eye-catching and humorous characters, each with their own hilarious additions to the story, with just the right amount of grossness for the intended younger audience. There are also a few unexpected twists to the tale, including how Snail’s journey finally culminates, proving that Glow-worm was right all along.

There are many talking points along the way, giving the reader laughs and lessons in equal measures. The Bugsplaining pages at the end of the book give us even more information, accompanied by giggle-inducing comments from the bugs themselves. There is even a Bug Hunt activity to encourage a further delve back into the book to find any funny creatures we may have missed on first reading.

This wonderful book is a perfect mix of story and fact to keep readers entertained time after time.