Bugs

A hip new hero brings life to a traditional tale with hilarious pictures and amusing, easy-to-read text.

Bugs lead interesting and useful lives-read all about them in this entertaining and informative account.

This story, set in the world of ants, tells of artistic aspirations and collaborative efforts while offering accurate information and an inspirational message.

Funny and fast=paced, this picture book will leave listeners clamoring for more. Luckily Cronin and Bliss have also collaborated on Diary of A Worm and Diary of A Spider.

The classic tale of a young boy mistreated by his aunts and befriended by enormous insects, this story is filled with adventure and excitement.

If you thought a fly was an unlikely hero, check out this love story featuring a coquettish cockroach. Another appealing (?!) cockroach is featured in Maybelle in the Soup.

The Sesame Street crew introduces young listeners to bugs of all sorts.

Fleming's signature colored paper collages decorate this cheerful book dedicated to discovering all about beetles.

Prunella saves the day when a swarm of bees invades her classroom.

This humorous story features an enormous cockroach that goes missing and two brothers who try to help their naturalist mom track him down.

The real life adventures of a scientist in the field, this book just might inspire readers to consider a life of enquiry-or photography.

Eyewitness books can always be counted on to feature lots of amazing photos and this catalog of creepy crawly insects is no exception. Younger readers might prefer the simpler approach in Anne Rockwell's Bugs Are Insects, illustrated by Steve Jenkins.

Sidman's poems capture the beauty and mystery of the natural world. For another poet's take on the topic, pick up Douglas Florian's Insectlopedia.

A colorful catalog of insects for the very youngest listeners, this picture book features a bug-loving narrator and a simple, direct style in both words and illustrations.