About the Book: Beetles and Other Friends by Ruskin Bond is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the extraordinary world of insects and other tiny creatures. Discover curious facts about drumming cicadas, ants that keep insects for their sweet secretions, web-swinging spiders, colourful butterflies, and speedy dragonflies. With his trademark wit and engaging storytelling, Bond reveals how these creatures live, hunt, camouflage themselves, communicate, and raise their young. Featuring cheerful colour illustrations, this delightful nature book encourages young readers to discover the wonders of biodiversity and appreciate the remarkable creatures living all around us.