Bugs book for preschoolers
Bug Books for Little Learners
Creepy, crawly, slimy, squirming… bugs! Let’s learn about these creepy crawlies with these bug books for little learners!
Ants, grasshoppers, and beetles are just a few of the bugs your readers will find in these books. With summer right around the corner, this is the perfect theme to study.
Along with discovering the variety of beetles, butterflies, and other critters, your little learners will be able to practice their math, color, and singing skills.
Let’s jump, wiggle, and crawl our way to the best list of bug books!
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Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
Everywhere you look, you see bugs! Have your little learners discover and point out where to find all of the bugs. From ants to grasshoppers.
Beetle Bop
Get to singing with your class and this fantastic bug book! Your little learners will be eager to learn all about bugs with this catchy song.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
A classic song and tale I had to include. With this song and the one above, there will be some fantastic bug dancing taking place in your classroom.
Caterpillar to Butterfly
The transformation from caterpillar to butterfly is a miracle to watch. Thanks to National Geographic, you can get a close-up look at each step that transforms a wiggly bug into a flying piece of artwork.
A Bee’s Life
Buzz… buzz. The life of a honey bee is a busy one. Show your little learners what it’s like in the day of the life of a bee with this bug book that has some incredible photographs.
Wonderful Worms
Even those slimy words need a little appreciation and respect. This book gives little learners a reason to love them and all that they do.
A Beetle is Shy
There are so many different kinds of beetles. From the ladybug to the flea beetles, every beetle is unique in its own way.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
“I don’t know why she swallowed a fly… perhaps she’ll die!” This is where it all started with that old lady.
A must-have classic for every classroom.
The Ants Go Marching
When it starts to rain the ants go marching to find shelter. This book has die-cut holes to show how the ants live in the ground. Adorable!
Ants
National Geographic captured photos that will take your breath away. I wonder how they captured photos in such small quarters.
Shoo Fly!
Follow along as a mouse tries to shoo a fly that is very persistent. This is a silly story about one pesky little bug.
Waiting for Wings
When your little learners start asking you about butterflies, read them this book. It will give them answers to all of those butterfly questions.
Look Closer: Bugs
Bugs sure are interesting little critters. All you need to do is take a look at these photos that show all of the details of bugs. Along with the photos the book gives some interesting facts on bugs and their lives.
Ten Little Ladybugs
As readers count along… the ladybugs seem to fly away.
But there is a surprise at the end of this bug book!
I Love Bugs
There are a million reasons to love bugs. Some make honey… and others light up! Why do your little learners love bugs?
The Very Busy Spider
Spider is so busy building her web, not even the animals on the farm can distract her from a very important job… building her spider web. I love this book because the web is textured, which makes it a hands-on book for readers.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Those caterpillars are sure hungry! Kind of reminds me of a few little learners… get your readers to share their favorite things to eat.
Monarch Butterfly
Now here is my type of bug! The beautiful, colorful, and intriguing monarch butterfly. Read this book to your little learners to spark a love of these little creatures.
Bug Dance
Get those bodies moving with a little help from this bug book. Do the bug boogie with your little learners and wait for the giggles to begin.
The Very Lonely Firefly
This bug book highlights the joy that fireflies bring with their blinking lights. With the push of a button Eric Carle’s illustrations light up!
The Grouchy Ladybug
Ladybugs look so friendly… so why is this one so grouchy? Get your little learners to guess before the start of the book.
Inch by Inch
This little worm loves to measure everything in site! Inch by inch. Readers will be pulled in by this classic bug book.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
This educational science book takes readers along as a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly.
The Best Bug Parade
Take advantage of all the bugs to start practicing those math skills. Don’t forget to stop along the way and take note of all the unique designs on each bug.
The Very Quiet Cricket
Everyone knows crickets for their chirping sounds… so why is this cricket so quiet?
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
When a click beetle gets stuck on his back, he can’t seem to get back on his feet.
But with a little courage and determination…. will he be able to do it?
So now let me help you with some AMAZING Bug and Insect Math & Literacy Centers (with tons of real photographs)! I’ve done all the creating for you that way you can just print and prep.
How do bug books help your little learners? I can get my students to hop, sing, and learn while reading these fantastic books. Share your favorite bug stories with us in the comments below!
Want more to check out more of my favorite books for little learners? Check out my Book List Blog Series with over 33 different themed book lists (and growing)! If there is a book list for a theme you need just let us know so we can create it for you.
40 Books about Bugs and Insects for Preschool Kids
Do your kids love bugs? Are they fascinated by creepy crawlies? Picture books about bugs and insects are perfect for capturing and holding the interest of your kids at home or in the classroom.
This book list features 40 of my favorite books for an insects and bugs theme that will inform and entertain your little entomologists.
Books About Bugs and Insects for Preschool and Pre-K Kids
I Love Bugs! by Philomen Sturges
The reader is invited to explore the amazing world of bugs! From the hungry caterpillars, to the busy ants, and graceful dragonflies; which one is your favorite?
Hank’s Big Day, by Evan Kuhlman
A pill bug with a busy life forms an unusual friendship with a little girl in this delightfully charming picture book, perfect for reading aloud to your little learners.
Beetle Bop, by Denise Fleming
Your kids will love the sing song rhymes and illustrations about creepy crawly beetles in this book from popular children’s author Denise Fleming.
A Ladybug’s Life, by John Himmelman
Beautiful watercolor illustrations teach readers about the ladybug life cycle, and how their diet helps save important plants.
Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen
Books About Bees
Give Bees a Chance, by Bethany Barton
Another good choice to help young children understand that they don’t have to be afraid of bees.
Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book, by Britta Teckentrup
An inviting and age-appropriate lesson about the big ways a tiny insect can benefit the environment. Your little learners will be both thrilled and delighted by the vibrant multimedia collages in this lively peek-a-boo picture book. This book is one of my favorites books about bugs and insects, I’m completely smitten and so are my students!
The Honeybee, by Kirsten Hall
Vibrant rhyming verse and breathtakingly gorgeous illustrations make this the perfect choice to read aloud in any early childhood classroom.
The Beeman, by Laurie Krebs
This award-winning rhyming book even has a fun recipe at the end, a must-read for your budding little beekeepers!
Bee and Me, by Elle J.
McGuinness
Readers will be able to identify with the boy in the story and his fear of bees, but thankfully, the bee who accidentally got stuck in the boy’s room explains how important bees are to our world.
Buzzy the Bumblebee, by Denise Brennan-Nelson
A precious little picture book that will encourage young children to overcome their fear of bees.
In the Trees, Honey Bees, by Lori Mortensen
The perfect book to introduce preschoolers to insects and how important they are to our world.
Kaia and the Bees, by Maribeth Boelts
All children can relate to Kaia and her fear of bees. But her dad, the beekeeper, helps her understand why the world needs bees.
Books About Ants
Are You an Ant? by Judy Allen
Children will explore ants and how they live and work, while comparing how they’re different from us.
Hey, Little Ant, by Phillip M. Hoose
A fun little book that teaches readers about the need to show kindness and respect to others, both animals and humans.
Ants, by Melissa Stewart
Learn all about ants and how they impact our world in this age-appropriate non-fiction book.
The Ants Go Marching, by Dan Crisp
Your kids will love looking for Little Ant and counting the ants on the pages. There are so many ways for children to interact and play along while reading.
Books About Butterflies
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
What book list about insects would be complete without The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle? “In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.” So begins Carle’s tale of the metamorphosis of the butterfly that has captivated generations of children worldwide.
A Butterfly is Patient, by Dianna Hutts Aston
A beautifully illustrated and informative introduction to the world of butterflies.
Of particular note is the language used in the book, every page features “A butterfly is…” followed by a descriptive adjective. This book provides many opportunities for developing little vocabularies. It’s also perfect for the creation of a class book- ask each child to fill in the blank at the end with their own words to expand vocabulary.
Mighty Wings, by Debbie Clement and Sarah Joy
Are You a Butterfly? by Judy Allen
The lovely illustrations in this fact-filled book will introduce your little learners to butterflies and their life cycle.
Caterpillar to Butterfly, by Laura Marsh
You can’t go wrong with National Geographic Kids! Your little ones will enjoy the real-life photographs of butterflies as they learn about their life cycle.
Waiting for Wings, by Lois Ehlert
Every spring, butterflies dazzle us with their vibrant beauty. Where do butterflies come from? What do they eat- and how? The simple rhyming text and colorful collages provide answers to these and other questions.
Ehlert follows the life cycle of four common butterflies, from their beginnings as tiny eggs and hungry caterpillars to their glorious transformation. This is not your average butterfly book, it includes butterfly and flower facts and identification tips, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden.
Books About Flies
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, by Simms Taback
Your kids will have a blast chanting along to this classic rhyme!
Old Black Fly, by Jim Aylesworth
A sing-song story about a silly fly and all he does to pester a family on a hot summer day.
The Fly, by Petr Horacek
Flies aren’t pesky, they’re just misunderstood – according to the main character in this beautifully illustrated tale. The bright mixed-media illustrations and clever cut-outs make this interactive book a sure hit with the preschool crowd!
Books About Bugs and Insects for Preschoolers
In the Tall, Tall Grass, by Denise Fleming
What do you see creeping, crawling and hopping in the tall, tall grass? The simple rhyming text and onomatopoeia lend themselves well to a fun, interactive read-aloud session that incorporates both movement and sound.
The creatively stunning illustrations can lead to further opportunities for discussion and art exploration. A must have for any picture book lover!
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!, by Bob Barner
Ladybugs, butterflies, daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the creatures featured in this beautifully illustrated book. Featuring fun facts about each bug, Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! is sure to inform and entertain your little bug lovers.
The Bug Book, by Sue Fliess
Children will love the sing song rhymes that reveal all the amazing bugs in their world.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs, by Catherine Hughes
The Big Book of Bugs is the perfect non-fiction addition to your preschool classroom library. Your kids will enjoy looking at the stunning photographs of a variety of bugs and learning fun facts.
Look Closer: Bugs, by DK Publishing
This book features vibrant, close-up photographs and is filled with fun facts and detailed information about the habitats and diets of bugs.
Some Bugs, by Angela DiTerlizzi
Did you know your backyard is filled with all sorts of amazing bugs just waiting to be found? Go on an insect hunt after learning all about how bugs move! This is the perfect book to enhance young children’s vocabularies.
Bugs A to Z, by Caroline Lawton
The larger than life vibrant photos coupled with fun buggy facts make this book a great addition to your preschool bookshelf.
Insect Books for Kids
The following non-fiction books about bugs and insects feature beautiful photographs and informative text that is appropriate for young children.
Fireflies, by Mary R. Dunn
So many children run around trying to catch fireflies! They will love learning about the bugs they see outside.
Bumble Bees, by Fran Howard
In this book, readers will learn all about bumble bees, plus they’ll get a close up look at them through vivid, real-life photos.
Ladybugs, by Margaret Hall
Lots of full-color photographs to help your preschoolers learn all they need to know about ladybugs.
Butterflies, by Fran Howard
You can’t go wrong with real photographs of butterflies!
Praying Mantises, by Margaret Hall
Did you know praying mantises are important to our world?
Ladybugs, by Lisa J. Amstutz
Praying Mantises, by Lisa J. Amstutz
Grasshoppers, by Lisa J. Amstutz
Dragonflies, by Robin Nelson
More Insect Ideas
Insect Science: Ant Life Cycle Craft – This preschool science activity involves creating an ant life cycle craft and would be a wonderful addition to any insect themed learning experience at home or in the classroom!
Insect Alphabet Matching Game – Learning about insects is a perfect springtime theme for preschoolers. This insect alphabet matching activity will allow your children to look closely at the characteristics of insects and help your preschoolers learn uppercase and lowercase letters.
Printable Insect Classification Activity- Learning about insects is a fun way to celebrate the spring season! This activity involves classifying insects and animals using hands-on materials to accompany one of my favorite children’s books.
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gives such weighty arguments as football or computer games. However, there are still books that can enchant even the most notorious lazy and fidgety people. Maria Ganiyants studied literature for schoolchildren.
Miracle R.J. Palacio (Pink Giraffe Publishing House) is a "must read" book that teaches love, compassion, courage and loyalty in friendship. The main character, 10-year-old August Pullman from New York, looks like abstract portraits of Picasso.
Due to a rare disease, everything on his face is not where it should be, and his skin looks like after a terrible burn. And this is after a dozen plastic surgeries. To prevent people on the streets from running away screaming, Augustus wears an astronaut's helmet, which he only parted with at home, among his loving relatives. But when it's time to go to school, August finds himself face to face with a cruel reality, because you can't hide your face behind a bang. And neither the director, nor the teachers, nor mom and dad will be able to protect him from attacks from classmates, only he himself is able to change the situation. The real name of the author is Rachel Jaramillo, she worked as an illustrator for 20 years and this is her first novel, which has already become a bestseller in the USA.
David Williams' book "The Boy in the Dress" is sure to bring readers a lot of fun. Williams is a well-known English comedian, participant in the Little Britain and Rock Profile sketch shows, and an actor who has starred in numerous films and TV series.
This story also teaches tolerance and understanding, and the problems that the hero faces are not new: the parents are divorced, the mother ran away from home, the windows in the director's office are still easily beaten by soccer balls, and the adults are so strange and do not understand pranks at all. The book was published in the Hilariously Funny series by Clever, illustrated by Quentin Blake, and translated into Russian by writer and translator Anna Nikolskaya.
Books for children: girlish dreams and high art
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Another novelty from the same publishing house is the historical children's fairy tale by Peter Gorelik "Family heirloom" . Gorelik is a Soviet officer who went through World War II, but is better known as a literary critic, a researcher who was personally friends with Slutsky and Samoilov, talked with Pasternak, and wrote this book when he was already 95 years old. "Family heirloom" tells children about the war in the genre of a fairy tale, the narration of which comes from the point of view of a button.
Telling in such an unusual way about the history of the country, the author weaves family stories into the book, making it accessible and understandable to children.
Books for children: legends of heroes and a football encyclopedia
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"The Big Encyclopedia of Errors" (Clever) is an interesting study by British journalist and writer Clive Gifford, author of more than 100 books, the first of which he published at the age of 17. His encyclopedia debunks common misconceptions, and tells, among other things, that the electric light bulb is not an invention of Edison at all, cockroaches will not survive after a nuclear explosion, and lightning strikes in the same place many times.
New books for the children's library: about shoes and young fashionistas
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KompasGid published the first volume of fantasy novel "Toby Lolness" French writer Timothée de Fombel.
The book introduces readers to the main character Toby, who is as tall as a pinhead and lives in a huge tree. The world surrounding Toby and his family is also tiny, but real passions boil in it. There is even a prison where Toby's family ends up: his father, a famous scientist who has penetrated deeply into the secrets of the nature of the Tree, discovered that the tree is mortal, and his own technical invention can mortally damage their huge house. That is why he flatly refuses to reveal to everyone the secret of creating a mechanism that can turn tree sap into energy. As a result, the family is accused of "concealing publicly useful information", a secret conspiracy against the inhabitants of the Tree and betrayal, and sentenced to life imprisonment. The task that the little hero faces in this situation is not an easy one: to restore justice and save his relatives and his own world.
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The Rosmen publishing house has published the third collection of works by the winners of the annual competition "New Children's Book" - "Modern Writers for Children" .
The book includes poems about the sea, swings, sweets and non-flying dogs by Anastasia Orlova and Alexei Eroshin, fascinating stories about animals large and small (kittens, mice, puppies) by Irina Naumova, Yulia Goroshnikova and Tatyana Shiposhina, a funny horror story about ghosts, composed by Natalia Povalyaeva , a story by Yuri Rylsky about flights to the moon and others.
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10 books about parenting that all parents should read
How to deal with a difficult child? What should children be taught under the age of three? What mistakes could have been avoided? Raising children is hard work, in which helpers come in handy. Of course, it can be parents, friends or acquaintances. But usually none of them is a recognized expert in child psychology (although they may think otherwise). Therefore, in order to avoid useless advice, it is better to turn to professionals.
That is, to psychologists and doctors who write useful books especially for you with an analysis of all sorts of complex issues.
The caring editors of Tlum.Ru have prepared for you 10 books on parenting that all parents should read.
"It's Too Late After 3" (Masaru Ibuka)
Publisher: Alpina non-fiction
The first of them, Japanese, says that "after three it's too late." Namely, it is necessary to teach children everything in the world up to the age of three, because at this age they assimilate information like a sponge. The book will tell you how to make learning stress-free for both kids and parents. Early child development is in your hands.
“Things just start at three. How to raise a child smart and happy ”(Galina Momot)
Publisher: Vector
Galina Momot argues directly with the previous title, because at three everything is just beginning! Despite the fact that both books are devoted to early development methods, here the author talks about a little more adulthood and teaches readers options for play forms instead of hated lessons.
At the same time, great attention is paid to such factors as support, uniqueness, motivation, zone of proximal development, self-esteem, respect and control.
“How to solve parenting problems without losing your temper. A book for parents of preschoolers (Marina Aromshtam)
Publisher: Vektor
Psychologist Marina Aromsham answers the most typical, hottest and most difficult questions about raising a preschooler. Here you will find professional advice, life examples, and an analysis of the most frequent conflicts from the “fathers and sons” series. What are the reasons for your child's behavior? Preschool crises are not as bad as they seem, if you have this book.
“Raising a child from 1 to 3 years old. Reboot "(Elizaveta Filonenko)
Publisher: Phoenix
And another book about raising kids. You are dissatisfied (and maybe satisfied) with the way your parents raised you, but you are going to raise yours in a different way.
And when you have children... you unconsciously start copying familiar methods. You just don't know how else.
This book will teach you a new approach, help you break free from stereotypes and explain exactly how to interact with your child. A very useful purchase for the home library.
"5 methods of raising children" (Mikhail Litvak)
Publisher: AST, Times 2
Mikhail Litvak - a recognized psychotherapist and author of more than 3 books devoted to this topic education problems. In this book you will find a collection of articles for every taste and color. Here are tips on raising children of different ages, and questions related to communication with educators and teachers, in short - everything that can come in handy if a child is growing up in your family.
But the main theme of the book is love. “Learn to love each other just like that, for nothing,” is what the author advises us. We think this is good advice.
"Big book about you and your child" (Lyudmila Petranovskaya)
Publisher: AST If it is difficult with a child.” The titles speak for themselves, and Petranovskaya's name on the cover adds confidence that the book is a must-read.
How to help a child in a difficult period of growing up and how to act in conflict situations, what is behind children's whims and how to raise a self-confident person - all this and much more in this multifaceted and extensive work.
"Independent child or how to become a 'lazy mother'" (Anna Bykova)
Publisher: Eksmo
Admit it, did the title intrigue you? Or maybe you have already heard about it - after all, a few years ago this book roamed the Internet, acquiring rave reviews. They argued about it and continue to argue until now, since the topic of independence and infantilism of the new generation is one of the most acute in our time.
How to provide conditions for a child to learn to do everything by himself, and for a mother to be a “lazy mother”? Easily! And the book will try to teach you that.
"The most important book for parents" (Julia Gippenreiter)
Publisher: AST, Times 2
Gippenreiter. And if you have not read books such as “Communicate with a child. How?”, “We continue to communicate with the child. So?" and an anthology “To Parents. How to be a child”, then here you will find a summary of the most important tips for new parents. After all, it is no longer possible to communicate and educate the children of the new generation "in the old fashioned way."
How to learn to speak with modern children and how to make children hear you, and not listen? There are answers to these questions.
“100 education errors that are easy to avoid” (Olga Makhovskaya)
Publishing house: EXMO
The most typical mistakes of parents, as well as ways to avoid them or fixed in this book.
How to become a friend to a child, but not lose your authority? How to properly respond to whims and blackmail? Here you will find not only a lot of advice, but also cases from life, as well as funny pictures illustrating them.
And all this from Olga Makhovskaya, the author of books and TV shows, who made a huge contribution to the Sesame Street in Russia project.
“How to deal with a child. Guide in 22 episodes and illustrations "(Svetlana Dorosheva)
Publisher: Azbuka
And the last book in our collection - a bonus - with pictures! The author of the book, raising three children, made notes and sketches of what was happening in her family. It is these notes that she invites readers to study. It is recommended for reading not only to parents, but in general to everyone who is in any way in contact with children. Indeed, under this cover it is so clearly written (and drawn) why children lie, act up or be rude.
