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Bees, Beetles, and Bugs

The snow is melting, and all the bugs are waking up! Explore the lives of bees, beetles and bugs through these clever springtime reads for beginning readers.

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  • In this first of a new series, Bee finds herself on a great adventure when she meets F.L.E.A. (Fenced-in Law Enforcement Agency) and volunteers to be Flea’s flying transport to the compost heat. With the help of Flea’s magical glasses, Bee discovers…
    Book, 2022Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books, ©2022. — J HUM
  • Author/illustrator Elise Gravel loves bugs, and this title is a love letter to bugs that is fascinating and funny. It is full of facts about insects and spotlights specific stars such as the pill bug, the scorpionfly, and the praying mantis, to name…
    Book, 2021[Montréal, Québec] : Drawn and Quarterly, ©2021. — Z GRA
  • I Eat Poop.

    a Dung Beetle Story

    Pett, Mark,
    Dougie’s Dad says he comes from a long line of proud dung beetles. But still, Dougie keeps his true self a secret from his buggy classmates. He can’t let them see him eating poop – he’ll be an outcast! A chance comment from Herman Housefly resonates…
    Book, 2021New York, New York : Roaring Brook Press, ©2021. — Z PET
  • Oh no! Mr. Connery’s old barn is buzzing! This non-fiction book has an abundance of well laid out facts, real photographs, and plenty of action and drama. This book details the relocation of a honeybee colony. As we follow along with Bee Rescuer Mr.…
    Book, 2022Watertown, Massachusetts : Charlesbridge, 2022, ©2022. — J 638. 1 BUR
  • We journey with Worm through the garden to discover what makes him special. Along the way, we meet Butterfly, Spider, Ladybug, and other friends and learn about their important qualities. Vibrant quilled paper art illustrates this beautiful book,…
    Book, 2023New York : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, ©2023. — Z BOY
  • When Marion learns some facts about monarch butterflies, and their importance as pollinators, she volunteers to help at a butterfly release. How can she convince her bug-phobic little sister to help too? This sweet book from the Critter Club series…
    Book, 2022New York : Little Simon, ©2022. — J BAR
  • Bob is a water beetle who only wants one thing; he wants a hug. In this early reader, Bob goes on an adventure to find the perfect hug from some friendly bugs. This is a sweet addition to a new loveable beginning reader series. Ages 4-7.
    Book, 2022London : Usborne, ©2022. — X PUN
  • Many critters can be found in the tall, tall grass, especially bugs. You have to look closely! This classic picture book explores the magical world that exists at our feet. Young readers and grown-ups alike will be inspired to see their backyards in…
    Book, 1991New York : H. Holt, 1991. — Z FLE
  • The extraordinary lives of wild bees are captured beautifully in this minimalist picture book. Pairing carefully chosen words with rich illustrations, this storybook will have kids buzzing with conversation. Ages 3-7.
    Book, 2020New York : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, ©2020. — Z HUR