Don't Squish A Slug: a celebration of minibeasts - Yussef Rafik

Learn all about amazing bugs and minibeasts in this detailed guide to over 40 small critters from around the world. Bugs and minibeasts may be small, sometimes slimy and maybe a little scary, but they are amazing and deserve respect and empathy.

Written by zoologist, conservationist and wildlife TV presenter Yussef Rafik and illustrated by Riley Samels, Dont Squish A Slug is a treasure-trove of expert information and quirky, retro illustrations for young readers to enjoy. Find out why bugs and minibeasts are the most important creatures on the planet, even if they may not look it.

Did you know that there are bugs who…

• Use disguise to blend in with their surroundings
• Use clever defence tactics to keep themselves safe
• Have broken world records!

And did you know…

• The Taurus Scarab Beetle is the strongest insect in the world and can pull 1,141 times its own body weight – the equivalent of a human lifting six double-decker buses!
• The Banana Slug has anaesthetic slime, so if you were to lick one your tongue would go numb!