"There are Bugs Everywhere" by Britta Teckentrup (Big Picture Press)

Bugs, love 'em or hate 'em (and during the summer you're probably like us, not a fan of 'em), they play a vitally important part in our ecosystem, as deftly demonstrated by super-talent Britta Teckentrup in her new book "There are Bugs Everywhere"

And yes, they truly are everywhere, in fact did you know that if it wasn't for bugs, we'd probably be wading neck-deep in all sorts of waste matter that bugs are extremely good at breaking down?

This and many other facts are explored in this highly colourful book perfect for early years kids who love all things creepy, crawly, flittery and slithery.

From the humble shield bug to the mighty bee, bugs play their role in ensuring our planet can carry on functioning as it does, and though we seemingly do our best to kill them off, we need them more than ever.

They're our pollinators, our waste disposal experts, and effective predators that keep even more pestilential critters from bugging us. Bugs are indeed everywhere and deserve to be celebrated.

Let's take a look inside, shall we then?

Bugs eat everything. From dung, to leaves, to...er...bits of us. Lovely!

Roam across the world and you'll find billions of different species, including the all important ones we cannot do without...

Never a moment's peace in the middle of a beehive.

Sum this book up in a sentence: A colourful and brilliant celebration of all things bug-like.

"There are Bugs Everywhere" by Britta Teckentrup is out now, published by Big Picture Press (kindly supplied for review).