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Ladybug
by David M. Schwartz. Take a close look at a ladybug's full cycle of
growth and development. Ages 4-8. |
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Ladybug's Birthday by Steve Metzger. Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined. Ages 4-8. |
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Bright Beetle by
RickChrustowski In simple, poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this picture book explores the life-cycle of the most beloved beetle. Ages 4-8.
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The Very Lazy Ladybug by Isobel
Finn. A lazy ladybug who never learned how to fly decides she wants to
go somewhere, but she cannot find an animal to give her a peaceful ride.
Ages 3-7.
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Are You a Ladybug? by Judy Allen. This title introduces the life cycle of a ladybug, showing how it changes from a larva to an adult. Preschool and up. |
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Ladybug on the Move by Richard Fowler. A hungry snail is eating its way towards Ladybug's leaf. It's up to young "readers" to help her find a safe new home. Ages 4-6. |
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A Ladybug's Life by John Himmelman. Readers will see a ladybug hatch, go through it's life stages, capture food, avoid enemies, be gently handled by a child, and lay eggs of it's own. Ages 5-7. |
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Bubba and Trixie by Lisa Campbell Ernst. An adventuresome ladybug befriends an apprehensive caterpillar and helps him learn to enjoy life and be happy with what he is and what he becomes. Ages 4-8. |
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Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and
Bright by Mia Posada Enter the tiny world of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. Ages 4-8. |
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Ladybug at Orchard Avenue by Kathleen W. Zoehfeld. Ladybug rambles through the garden, up and down rose stems in search of her favorite food, aphids, instinctively using her natural defenses to escape from threats. Ages 4-8. |