Bug Books for Budding Nature Detectives
We've curated a list of some truly wonderful and entertaining bug books for kids ages 4 to 99. We've also included the game Bug Bingo, and it's the bees-knees.
In The Spotlight
Learning to Love Nature: Dig In! with Cindy Jenson-Elliott
Dig In!, by Cindy Jenson-Elliott is all about digging in and getting to know our own little part of the planet.
There’s a Bug in my Blossom, by J.C. Donaho | Dedicated Review
J.C. Donaho is a photography hobbyist that has combined his career in animal welfare and biomedical research, to create an early reader book well suited for young naturalists.
Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake by Julie Sternberg | Book Series Giveaway
The Children’s Book Review | March 13, 2014
Enter to win a set of all three books in Julie Sternberg’s Eleanor series.
One (1) winner receives:
- A copy of LIKE CARROT JUICE ON A CUPCAKE (2014), LIKE PICKLE JUICE ON A COOKIE (2011) & LIKE BUG JUICE ON A BURGER (2013).
Giveaway begins March 13, 2014, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends April 12, 2014, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Age Range: Ages 7-10
In Search of Goliathus Hercules | Giveaway
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 30, 2013
Enter to win an autographed copy of Jennifer Angus’s In Search of Goliathus Hercules.
“The fantastic story of Henri Bell, a near-orphan who in 1890 is sent to live with his ancient great-aunt and her extensive button collection.”
Giveaway begins May 31, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 30, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Paperback: 352 pages
Inspiration and Imagination: Buglette, the Messy Sleeper
After many months of revising, sketching, painting and waiting (so much waiting!), my idea is finally a book. I have always been drawn to stories that celebrate unusual characters and imaginative inner worlds.
