Mind-controlling Bugs
Mind-controlling Bugs is a 48-page illustrated hardback non-fiction book for kids ages 6 and up. It’s filled with fun, creepy facts about weird parasites and real-life zombies.
Wasps that turn caterpillars into bodyguards, parasites that target other parasites and heroic bumblebees which will sacrifice themselves to protect their colony from infection.
Cover and illustrations by Astred Hicks
Published by Hardie Grant Explore
Australia Release Date: January 2025
US/UK Release Date: July 2025
