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
Release date in Australia: January 2025
Release date in US/UK: July 2025

Order in Australia

https://lnk.to/mind-controlling-bugs

Pre-order in USA

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mind-controlling-bugs-aidan-doyle/1146517990