


HI! I'M MAGGIE MCNAIR!
I’m seven years old and I LOVE being a kid. I used to pitch fits about having to comb my hair, brush my teeth, and take baths. I also had a hard time keeping my finger out of my nose and doing those gross things that most kids do sometimes—until my really cool bug friends came along. They helped me learn about hygiene, etiquette, and making smart choices. Even though they are bugs, my parents don’t mind them hanging around because they say my friends are “good influences and role models.”
My favorite thing to do is play outside with my bug friends and discover the many things about this GREAT big world we live in. I also like visiting schools with my mom and reading my books to other kids just like me. My mom makes it a lot of fun and encourages the kids, and teachers, to want to take good care of themselves. Having cavities, big knots it your hair, especially when you’re tender headed, and having stink bugs in your bed—is NOT FUN!
My books are for both boys and girls, ages 2-8, and the rhyme makes them a lot of fun to read, again and again. Don’t forget to find the hidden bugs on every page! Oh, and they are Accelerated Reader Books too. This means you can earn points in many elementary schools across the good ole’ U.S.A.
When you order my books on this website, my mom will personalize them AND you’ll get a FREE, original 8x10 hard-stock print, signed by both the illustrator and my mom. Boy, that was a mouthful. Oh, and one last thing, send us a message if you want us to come to your school.
Hope you’ll stick around and become my friend, too.
See you later!

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MAGGIE MCNAIR
A seven-year-old girl who thrives off of catching tadpoles, climbing trees, and getting dirty finds the indoor life to be rather boring. With the aid of her vivid imagination, when she steps into her backyard, it becomes an endless world of adventure and exploration. Her inquisitive nature keeps her in wonder of God’s magnificent creation. She is respectful and obeys instruction but can be easily influenced and is prone to getting sidetracked.

SUGAR BUG
Sugar Bug never misses a meal, especially when it contains sweet, sweet sugar. He works hard to control himself when he sees a candy confection, but once his sugar switch flips, it’s hard to contain his attraction for the glittering granules. Sometimes, Maggie’s impulsiveness makes him a little nervous (he’s probably jumpy from all that sugar) but other than that, he’s a pretty mellow fellow.

FIREFLY
Firefly is a very young bug with a warm and generous spirit. His bright light comes in handy when he and his bug buddies are having a nighttime adventure or exploring dark caves and tunnels. He’s not yet learned the art of diplomacy, and it gets him in trouble sometimes because he speaks up when he thinks something isn’t right.

LOVE BUG
Love Bug has the attention span of... well, a love bug. She flutters here and there, spreading the love. She’s easily distracted by diff–... “Ooooh look!... a pretty, pretty flower”... Oh, uhh... but true to her name, she loves love, and almost anything that crosses in front of her eyes...“Oooh! A butterfly!”

ZAMAR
Zamar is a praying mantis. He is the wise old sage. A fatherly figure to the bug friends and advises them through their challenges, but only when they ask. Otherwise, he spends most of his time studying and writing.

ACE
Ace is a sneaky night crawler who creeps in and out of conversation in attempts to create mischief and mayhem. His favorite trick is to change his body into different shapes to distract and mesmerize. Maggie’s bug friends always encourage her to ignore what he says and not to let him get in her head.

MISS SPIDER
Miss Spider is a very talented “web designer” and never ceases to amaze her friends with her web-spinning creativity. She often has to gently remind her friends to use their manners. Everyone loves Miss Spider and seeks her advice. Plenty of times, she dispenses advice without being asked, too.

STINK BUG
Stink Bug doesn’t like baths. He thinks he smells fine and doesn’t mind getting dirty at all. Fearless and funny, he can mimic anyone’s voice—especially his friends. They don’t mind, they think it’s hilarious. He can always make the best of a bad situation. The other bugs tolerate his “pungent aroma” because he’s fun to be around.

BOOGER BUG
Booger Bug is slow and steady... and sticky! He tends to find himself in some sticky messes. Yes, he’s gross and slimy, but he’s kind and helpful, too. Plus, sometimes his stickiness comes in handy.

ROLY
Roly is a roly-poly beetle who always comes rolling in like a ball of sunshine, bringing light to every situation. He’s also a showman and a jokester that keeps his friends amused (sometimes unintentionally).

PAPSI
Papsi is a senior citizen stick bug. He’s a bit of an “old codger”, who’s gruff on the outside, but an old softie on the inside. When he’s not yelling at the young bugs to get off of his lawn, he likes doing all the old person things like checking his mail and coordinating his doctors’ appointments. If he’s in the mood, he might dust off his old banjo and play a tune.