Publisher's Synopsis
"In the imaginative world of bugs, Sue is constantly worried about her flirtatious bug brothers, Tom and Harry. They are known for charming the antennae off of any pretty bug they come across. Yet, their flirtatious nature may lead them into a trap they can't escape from. 'A Different Kind of Dinner' is a delightful yet suspenseful bug tale of charm, deception, and sisterly love.
On the first page, we see Sue's apprehension about her brothers' constant flirting. She fears their charm and flirtatious nature will land them in trouble one day. We see Tom and Harry always attempting to flatter the ladies of their bug world, their fluttering wings and smooth lines always working like magic.
By the second page, Tom and Harry have met a masked beauty, a mysterious girl bug who captures their attention instantly. They put their charm into overdrive, and soon enough, the girl invites them for dinner at her place. But as they leave with the masked girl, Sue, with a worried expression, watches them from afar.
The third page takes a surprising twist. Fearful for her brothers, Sue investigates this mysterious bug. What she discovers chills her to the bone - their new acquaintance is a black widow, known for devouring male bugs! Meanwhile, at the black widow's house, Tom and Harry are enjoying their dinner, oblivious to the danger they are in. As they prepare to leave, the black widow stops them with a chilling statement. She had not invited them for dinner; they were the dinner! This children's book offers a thrilling storyline that subtly teaches the importance of caution, family ties, and the potential danger of overconfidence."
