Kids love bugs, right? Help them learn more about insects by reading these best children’s books about insects and non-insect bugs, like worms and arachnids.
If your kids don’t already love bugs, these books might interest them.
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Besides, it’s always good to get down to business. observe insects in nature. make a worm garden (Those are fun!) Use a microscope to investigate safe bugs up close. play guess what bug with plastic bugs. that kind of thing…
best children’s books about bugs (insects)
Heads and Tails: Insects by John Canty Clues in typewriter text prompt readers to think before they turn the page to find the right insect. Then watercolor, pen and ink illustrations, and large text give the answers. Answers like grasshopper, mosquito, praying mantis, and more. Engaging and playful.
Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel Simple text and lovely illustrations peak young readers’ interest in bugs. Some bugs bite, some stink, and some roll in a ball. It’s a great introduction to the creepy, crawly natural world.
The Spider by Elise Gravel Easy to read with cartoon-like illustrations, beginning readers can learn a lot from this funny early reader book. I love how Gravel makes nonfiction come alive.
The Fly by Elise Gravel Do you know there are more than 100,000 species of flies? Appealing conversational language and funny illustrations entrance readers as they learn all about the fly.
Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs by Catherine D. Hughes Learn all about the most popular backyard bugs like butterflies, ladybugs, and lightning bugs. Gorgeous photography throughout.
Bugs A to Z by Caroline LawtonBright photographs with clear text give readers plenty to read from A for ant to Z for Zebra tarantulas.
The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zoomer Whimsical illustrated bugs dance across the pages paired with simple information text. This book is written in a conversational way with plenty of questions so that children engage with the content.
Icky Bug Alphabet by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Ralph Masiello Don’t you love icky bugs? Use this book to inspire learning about insects, or to write your own alphabet book by theme!
My Nature Sticker Activity Book: Butterflies of the World by Olivia Cosneau Learn about butterflies with information and interactive sticker activities.
The Bug Book by Sue FliessThe bugs fly, creep, and twirl through the pages of this fun rhyming book. Great photographs perfectly capture the bugs’ adventures.
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Hello, Little One: A Monarch Butterfly Story by Zeena M. Pliska, illustrated by Fiona Halliday Not only is this a brilliant circular story that shows the circular life cycle but it’s a sweet friendship story, too. The caterpillar meets a butterfly who tells him all about the world and then must say goodbye. Written in first person with vivid verbs and evocative illustrations, this is an essential picture book for the classroom. “I am graceful and beautiful. I can flit, flutter, and fly.“
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When the Bees Buzzed Off! by Lula Bell, illustrated by Stephen Bennett The bugs are panicked because they can’t find the bees. They search and search everywhere for the bees who pollinate plants which hungry bugs like to eat. Silly conversations filled with personality pepper their search as well as lift-the-flaps to learn information about bees. Soon Worm, Snail, and Beetle are almost ready to give up — until they finally find the bees in a field of flowers. To get the bees back to their garden, the bugs collect wildflower seeds and plant them…and the bees come back! Kids will resonate with these charming bugs’ search as well as learn the importance of bees in the world.
Step Gently Out, by Helen Frost and Rick Lieder The tiny insects become magnified in Lieder’s gorgeous close-up photography: an ant dangling off a small green stem, the geometric, translucent wings of a dragonfly, and a bee suspended mid-flight. The poetic verse whispers love for the simpleness of nature.
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Stand still and look at a single blade of grass.
How to Survive as a Firefly by Kristen Foote, illustrated by Erica Salcedo My kids love this book! Hear from a firefly everything you need to know to go from larvae to adulthood. The conversational tone engages readers into learning without it being boring. “Did you enjoy your month as an egg, relaxing in the dirt? Good! Because you have LOTS of work to do if you want to make it to the pupa stage, let a lone become an adult Photinus pyralis firefly! Yes?” Fun facts sprinkle throughout this very informative book. You’re going to love the super cute cartoon-like illustrations with text in conversation bubbles.
Just Like Us! ANTS by Bridget Heos, illustrated by David Clark A mix of cartoons and illustrations, this is a visual feast for the eyes! Then read the text all about ants. So cool and so much information! (Start your own Ant Farm after reading this!)
Strange Nature: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss by Gregory Mone, photographs by Levon Biss Stunning photographs labeled with information about cool insects like the tiger beetle, mantis-fly, and the Orchid Cuckoo Bee accompany kid-friendly informational writing with the perfect amount of text to keep readers learning and engaged. Read where each insect lives, their size, the most important information about the insect. You’ll love this bug book because both the photos and the writing are AMAZING.
Caterpillar and Bean A First Science Storybook by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Hannah Tolson This is the story of a seed wedged in a crack in the ground that swells with the rain. See how the root pushes out the shoots and leaves. This is also the story of a caterpillar who hatches from an egg, eats and eats the leaves of the plant, and turns into a beautiful butterfly. You’ll enjoy the enthusiastic, lyrical story which develops several naturalist topics including seed and plant growth and the life cycle of a butterfly in this latest nonfiction picture book in Martin Jenkin’s First Science Storybook series.
Moth & Butterfly by Dev Petty, illustrated by Ana ArandaTwo good caterpillar friends with a lot in common go through the amazing process of metamorphosis. Then they pop out of their cocoons- one, a butterfly, and the other, a moth. Now they have new differences. Butterfly’s wings are colorful and Moth’s are beige. Butterfly flies during the day and Moth flies at night. Even still, some things are still the same — they still have cool moves and a good friendship.
Worlds Strangest Creepy-Crawlies Top 40 Weird and Wonderful Hair-Raising Bugs Big, bold text and huge color photographs catch your attention immediately starting with #40, the elephant beetle and ending with #1, the exploding ant. Huh!? Yes, this ant from Malaysia explodes and dies — yikes! Each bug featured gets a 1- or 2-page spread including important facts, a habitat map, photographs, and ratings on the “strangeometer” for creepiness, superpowers, bug beauty, and fight factor. Irresistible!
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Bee by David Hawcock and Lee Montgomery This is a short, fun, and factual lift-the-flap, pop-up book.
The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins Discover the world of beetles, the many different sizes and shapes as well as their behaviors, life cycles, communication, and more. Jenkins illustrations of beetles are eye-catching.
Yucky Worms by Vivian French, illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg The cover and illustrations drew me into this picture book; the writing kept me reading. Learn how important worms are to the growing plants as well as the danger worms face.
Fly Guy Presents Scary Creatures! by Tedd Arnold Get 5 books in 1 in this large-sized book filled with these level 2 titles: Sharks, Dinosaurs, Insects, Bats, and Snakes. Fly Guy and Buzz visit places like the aquarium or the museum to learn about different creatures. Colorful drawings and photographs illustrate the topics about which they’re learning with an appealing layout. The text of facts and conversation bubbles are just-right and comprehensible for growing readers.
Insect Superpowers 18 Real Bugs that Smash, Zap, Hypnotize, Sting, and Devour! by Kate Messner, illustrated by Jillian Nickell Styled to look like a comic book of superhero action with oversized pictures and the occasional large comic-style typeface of smack! pow! and chomp! impress upon the reader just how super these superbugs are. Bugs like the Green tiger beetle, the fastest of all insects. Messner shares the must-know basics (name, size, hideout, superpower) then launches into fascinating details about each including what they eat (favorite foods) and who eats them (archenemies). Action-filled cartoon panels show a bug stalking and then devouring its food. Interesting insets of information narrate more facts about each insect. What kid could resist reading this enthralling tome!?
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