Buggy Bug

Thingy Things

by Chris Raschka

Wanting attention . Buggy Bug has something to say. But what could it be? We may never know, in this pitch-perfect portrait of the inconsistencies of toddlerhood. Buggy Bug’s insistence on attention—and then denial of attention—will prompt giggles upon each reading. Chris Raschka writes humor between the lines and paints in subtleties that will tickle readers of all ages. READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS Buggy Bug Clammy Clam Cowy Cow Crabby Crab Doggy Dog Lamby Lamb Moosey Moose Whaley Whale

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Think of Stuart from MadTv; Buggy Bug is Stuart. Buggy Bug builds the story by proclaiming he has something very important to say, but when it comes down to it, he was just pulling the reader's leg.

I like the way Buggy Bug is illustrated (especially the asterisk sparkly stars) and I like the different poses he strikes, which were both a little more outstanding than Buggy Bug's "important" message.

Toddlers and PreK.

[Katherine Cowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

At one point we had eight or nine of these animal books by Raschka checked out from the library. They are all incredibly simple--buggy bug has something to say, whaley whale is hiding, doggy dog is not a cat, etc.--and yet when I read them with a fun voice my 2-year-old found them absolutely delightful.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the ridiculous simplicity of all The Thingy Thing books by Chris Raschka, this being no exception. In this case, Buggy Bug has something say. The humorously similar illustrations, page after page after page of them, and text, also humorously similar but changed up by use of adverbs and adjectives, is satisfying in a comfortable sort of way.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a small book. I don't think a group of 20 children for Storytime would see it clearly. A smaller group? It has possibilities. Large graphics simple words on pages. Might use as a display for Bug Storytime.

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet. Kids will enjoy the simple text and humor of a bug who has something important to say.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute!

[KM · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cliff-hanger for every kid who will keep turning the pages, till the last one, and start again from page one ....

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wouldn't necessarily be my pick for repeated readings, but Lillian loves it. Her giggling makes me love it, too.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books is so sweet I just can't get enough of them!!

[Ashlin Edmisten · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a fun read-aloud for babies

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this one for my son's daily reading time. I've never heard of this books until now, they are quite interesting.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

You have to enjoy oddball humor to enjoy these books. Buggy Bug offers nagging kids a taste of their own medicine as he repeatedly bugs the reader with something "very important to say."

[Megan Odgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how the description of the book is longer than the book itself! This was a cute and quick read that gave me a laugh. I also liked the art style too.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just in case you haven't seen enough picture books yet about toddlers and toddlerhood, here's a treat for you.

This hilarious book says it all... in very few words and expressive pictures.

Reading these Thingy-Things Bookey-Books by Chris Raschka is a lot like eating pretzels. One just makes you want more. Yum!

[Marta]

I read this because my 3 year old grandson called me the other day and said "I have somfing vewy impotant to tell you. I have somfing vewy vewy vewy vewy vewy vewy impotant to tell you." "What is it?" "Nuffing!!!" He laughed so hard and proceeded to tell the joke a dozen times. Toddler humor is so delightful.
So I read the book, wondering if there was actually more to it than related by the tiny person. Nope, that's what it is. Hecka funny to 3-year-olds and for grandmas enjoying their enjoyment.

[Elizabeth Wyatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buggy Bug has nothing to say...

[Sharon · Rating 1 out of 5]

No point or story

Absolutely no point to this book. It doesn’t even tell a story that would be entertaining to kids. Pictures were not even fun.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a funny book for very young toddlers. Buggy Bug wants to say something important - but what?

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What important thing does Buggy Bug have to say?

[Alana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just boring, one word repeated, and no real ending.