Ladybug Books

Here are 6 ladybugs that your preschooler will love! Preschoolers are fascinated by these cute little bugs and get so excited when they see one! Not only do I have a list of ladybug stories to share, but also two super cute ladybug crafts to make with your child. My son and I made a bug crown craft with a ladybug and other bugs too, and we made a paper plate ladybug stick puppet craft!

Ladybug Books:

1. What the Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson —

This is one of my son’s favorite stories! He loves ladybugs and was really excited to read this story about two robbers who are outsmarted by the ladybug. All of the farm animals follow ladybug’s plan and the two thieves are stopped! This book is so funny and has great pictures that my son loves looking at.

2. What the Ladybug Heard at the Zoo by Julia Donaldson–

In this sequel to the What the Ladybug Heard, the ladybug is visiting the zoo when it overhears two robbers’ plan to kidnap Monkey Joe, They want to use him to steal the Queen’s jewels! Yikes! Ladybug comes up with a plan to foil the bad guys. All of the zoo animals and the Queen’s pups help out and stop the robbers.

3. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle–

Eric Carle always sneaks in some important concept learning into his stories and in this one, he incorporates the concepts of size, shape, and time! My son loves when the little tiny ladybug meets a huge blue whale. Young readers will enjoy the grouchy ladybug’s journey as she comes to realize the importance of kindness and friendship.

4. Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Green —

When my son was 3 years old, this was one of his favorite books! He still loves ladybugs 🙂 This book hits all of a preschooler’s requirements for an entertaining read–it has a rhyming story, bright pictures, and stuff to touch! The story starts with 10 ladybugs, but one by one, they wander off. Read this and find out where they are all going.

5. A Good Place by Lucy Cousins —

Four bug friends–a bee, a ladybug, a beetle, and a dragonfly–are looking for a good place to live. Each bug has different requirements for their home. The bee wants flowers, the ladybug wants leaves, the beetle wants dead wood, and the dragonfly wants water. The friends keep trying different spots, but nothing is quite right. Will they ever find a good place to live? You betcha! Butterfly comes along and brings to an amazing garden that has everything they need. Great pictures and humor make this bug book a winner!

6. Little Ladybug Finger Puppet Book by Chronicle Books–

My son loves these finger puppet board books by Chronicle Books! We have several of them. The ladybug book is adorable and the little puppet is so much fun. My son loves have me read this short story to him while I make the puppet wiggle with the words. Then he wants to do the puppet and tell his version of the story — so cute!

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Finger Rhyme!