Michael Vassallo is married to Miriam Vassallo, and they are the proud parents of 4 children. They recently found out that they are going to be grandparents this year. This book was inspired by their daughter Alyssa, who has been plagued with allergies since birth. He believes every child deserves a story that makes them feel seen. He created the Buggle Bunch series to spark imagination and teach valuable lessons using adorable characters such as Alyssa the Allergic Ant, Sage the Smart Flower, and Brooke the Busy Bee. Stay tuned for more adventures with the Buggle Bunch. In case you were wondering about the name, it's a combination of a bug and a snuggle, a Buggle.