Bothered by Bugs

Bothered by Bugs is a lovely rhyming text about the importance of even the smallest, often overlooked animals.

Pete the badger is enjoying himself, head stuck in a book about jams and jellies, when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly.

The fly becomes a swarm and soon enough, all the animals in the woods are distressed. Pete and the animals make a unanimous decision to clear their home of these pesky pests.

But with the flies gone, there's not a berry or cherry to be found and no one is around to clean the poop. The once tidy woods are now a mess, and the animals begin to regret their hasty decision.

Author: Emily Gravett
Publisher: Boxer Books
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.40h x 9.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781454712923
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2025

About the Author
Emily Gravett first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking Wolves. Her books are unique and feature endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Emily lives in Brighton with her family. Boxer Books publishes 10 Cats and 10 Dogs in the US. Bothered by Bugs is her third title published by Boxer Books.

Emily Gravett is based in Brighton, UK.