Bugville Critters
A Route-Finding Adventure About Safety, Listening, and Caring for Every Passenger
By R. Stanek (Robert Stanek)
Barry Beetle is proud to serve as Dad Beetle’s route helper in the Yellow Beetle Cab. When a fallen branch blocks the usual road, Barry first chooses the fastest solution—flying over it—but strong wind threatens Cat’s mailbag and Tim’s young seedlings.
Barry studies the landscape, asks what his passengers need, and selects a longer sheltered road that keeps everyone and everything safe. The story turns a simple detour into a warm lesson about practical problem-solving, careful observation, and the way a truly good route cares for every traveler.
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