Fabre's Book of Insects

Jean-Henri Fabre, the French entomologist who wrote "Souvenirs Entomologiques" (translated as "Books of Insects"), often spent his days lying on the grass to observe insect behavior. His children, far from finding it strange, enthusiastically formed a "Little Assistant Squad" and joined their father in observing ants moving house and dung beetles rolling their balls. Whenever the children discovered a new bug, they would excitedly run to Fabre, tugging his hand and exclaiming, "Dad, come quick! We have a new friend here!" Fabre would always patiently explain to them in a loving tone. This heartwarming father-child time not only gave the children wonderful childhood memories but also led to the creation of this monumental work of natural history.