Katy hates playing outside. She doesn't mind the trees or the flowers or the sun or the birds. What Katy doesn't like are - BUGS! - until she meets a friendly cricket who changes her mind. Katy learns a few things, including: Insects are helpful to gardeners and farmers. Insects are responsible for pollinating our crops and giving us useful products, including fabric, paint, and honey. Insects are valuable to scientists and police. Insects are such good citizens, they even clean up our trash.Read along and learn, just like Katy did! Book includes an informational section and lesson ideas for further discovery. Natalie Gagnon, M.Ed., is a Scottsdale-based naturalist and educator. She is a certified reading specialist for grades K-8.