Bugs That Love!: The Amazing Western Conifer Seed Bug (& Shield Bugs Too!) is a wonderful and special book for middle-grade listeners, eight to 12 years old, and everyone who is young at heart, still exploring and learning! It educates both children and adults in a fun way with facts and stories about these delightful little creatures and reveals the great secret discovery that these bugs in fact do love!

This book gives us a closer look at an overlooked species, the Western conifer seed bug, that has not been talked about, studied, or explored enough. It also dispels myths and untruths about the shield bug. The amazing discovery is that both types of these bugs show, give, and accept love! They are cute, loving, and have personalities!

It is important that children develop empathy in their formative years to carry into adulthood, and this book demonstrates and teaches kind and caring ways to everyone. Both children and adults will form a new appreciation and motivation to treat these bugs humanely.

Expert educator and researcher Lori-Michele shares what she has learned and teaches through example what we can gain from our interaction with these adorable, sensitive little bugs, that she calls micro-pets. You only need to stop and take a moment out, to realize how gentle, loving, and special these creatures are! They have a surprising compatibility with humans that’s remarkable!