The Grouchy Ladybug Board Book
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 8, 1999
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- Who it’s for
- A testy ladybug makes manners, friendship, and ideas about size and shape feel playful.
- Themes
- Time, size, and shape, Friendship, Good manners
- Genres
- Bugs & Insects, Size & Shape, Dates & Time
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Start with this bookAbout this book
From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike. This board book features sturdy pages and is the perfect size for little hands.
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As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn’t always the best option.
A Grouchy Little Lesson
A testy ladybug makes manners, friendship, and ideas about size and shape feel playful.
Come here for
- Eric Carle’s bright artwork and signature style
- A grouchy bug who meets new animals
Expect
- Concepts of time, size, and shape
- A gentle nudge toward sharing and good manners
Where it sits
| Bugs & Insects | 73% |
|---|---|
| Dates & Time | 64% |
| Size & Shape | 36% |
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Publisher categories
- Baby Animals
- Art & Architecture
- The Classics
- Size & Shape
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- Dates & Time
- Seasons
- Big Feelings
- Friendship
- Authors
- Eric Carle
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 8, 1999
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Time, size, and shape · Friendship · Good manners
- Reading lane
- Baby Animals