Bugnificent!

Mini-Beasts are amazing; we need them to survive,

without their important roles, the world would not thrive.

They pollinate, provide food, they also decompose,

controlling pests, engineering soil, with oh so many pros.

They can be found under logs, rocks and bark,

some are diurnal and some come out after dark.

We must protect these creatures, not just the pretty ones,

all mini-beasts are needed, so treat them like your chums.

Please look after our bugs; I know I sound direct,

but all creatures have a job to do, so treat them with respect!

Anna-Maria Mclean is a teacher from South East London. She lives at home with her family, including a cat and two turtles. From a very early age, she has always had a passion for the natural world; visits to The Horniman Museum, observing animals and birds in tanks and cloche jars has ignited this curiosity. She studied BA (Hons) in Print Media and Surface Design at The London College of Printing and Distributive Trades in Elephant and Castle, then went on to work as a TA for eight years at her daughter's school, and finally moved on to become a teacher at a school in Walworth, where she has worked for the past 12 years. She hopes that her work inspires others to appreciate the amazing natural world and all its wonders!