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Sir Ladybug
The debut of a clever and humorous young graphic novel series about the adventures of a valiant ladybug and his friends, from Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor.
Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!
Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he’d rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a “monster” (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends—his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling—hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.
From Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, comes a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.
Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!
Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he’d rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a “monster” (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends—his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling—hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.
From Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, comes a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published March 29, 2022
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Corey R. Tabor
38 books112 followersCorey R. Tabor grew up in Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a cave by an underground waterfall. He now lives with his wife in Seattle, where he draws and reads and explores. Please visit him at coreyrtabor.com.
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June 11, 2024
An absolutely adorable children’s graphic novel for the younger kiddos who want to explore the genre. Although it isn’t heavy in plot, it’s a great look at teamwork and friendship. I’ll definitely check out more in the series.
August 17, 2022
Recs for great comics for tiny kiddos probably isn't what most of my GR peeps follow me for, but WOW I loved this. So funny and so cute that I can't wait for the next volume for myself, even though my teenager has aged way out of the target audience. Definitely worth a look if you have a little one in your life, or enjoy kidlit grapic novels.
January 18, 2024
With Corey R. Tabor's 2022 early reader graphic novel Sir Ladybug, the delightfully anachronistic (at least for modern times) and gentle knight in shining insect armour main protagonist Sir Ladybug is textually and illustratively shown by Tabor as being approached and asked for help while on a morning excursion of exploration and discovery with his friends Pell (his at times a bit overly enthusiastic pill bug herald) and his trusted steed Sterling (naturally not an actual horse or pony, but instead a snail) by a beetle whose caterpillar friend needs rescuing from a monster, but that when Sir Ladybug and his entourage decide to face the supposedly deadly and hideous creature and to rescue the caterpillar, the monster of Sir Ladybug turns out to be just a very hungry black-capped chickadee in search of a meal (and yes, Sir Ladybug does indeed show and point out that chickadees do in fact and naturally so consume bugs, caterpillars and the like as food).
And with some creative problem-solving (including playing video games and baking a delicious lemon cake for the chickadee, although personally, I would rather have the food offered to the chickadee consist of nuts and seeds or be something akin to a suet ball and thus not a cake), Sir Ladybug and company manage to not only appease (in other words to feed the hungry and due to its hunger wild and rather cranky chickadee so it will not actually want to munch on the caterpillar for its next meal), but to also forge friendships between bugs and birds (a bit unrealistic perhaps, but come on, Sir Ladybug is not meant to represent non fiction regarding insects and birds, and that even with me not really liking anthropomorphic animal stories all that much, Sir Ladybug is fun, sweet and showcases with delightful non didactic words the featured story characters celebrating one another's strengths, working together, and demonstrating with Sir Ladybug that potential monsters are monsters because of how they act and not because of what they are).
Now with regard to Corey R. Tabor's illustrations (as he is both author and illustrator for Sir Ladybug), the chalk like, lushly hued pictures are aesthetically appealing, not ever too visually busy and are also accompanied by asterisked notes light-heartedly defining terms such as squire and herald (which I of course as an older adult reader am familiar with, but probably not so much the intended audience of early readers). And yes, Tabor's text and images, they do work really really well together to create with Sir Ladybug a vibrant and engaging simple and delightful graphic novel, with lots of visual humour, tongue-in-cheek declarations, and knock-knock jokes, a fun and marvellously absurd story that playfully has Corey R. Tabor subverting the natural phenomenon of a bird eating a bug and also presenting some important messages in Sir Ladybug regarding friendship, acceptance, tolerance and the importance of trying new things (like with the chickadee trying that oh so different from its natural diet lemon cake and being so in awe with taste delight to faint away from sheer eating pleasure).
Four stars for Sir Ladybug (and I am actually quite majorly pleasantly surprised how much especially my inner child has been enchanted both textually and visually, since and as already mentioned above, anthropomorphic animal stories are generally not and have in fact never really been my reading thing). And furthermore, and finally, since for some moronic and unfathomable, incomprehensible reason, Sir Ladybug has also and sadly appeared on banned books lists in both Pennsylvania and Florida (supposedly because the bug/bird friendship is considered as somehow forcing ethnic diversity and that a Sir Ladybug could for some strange reason also be considered as potentially celebrating trans-gender, sigh), I am upping my rating for Sir Ladybug from four to a solid and shining five stars and to also say to ANYONE having issues with either Corey R. Tabor's text and illustrations that wanting and demanding in ANY way and for WHATEVER reason that Sir Ladybug be banned, well, that is in my not at all humble opinion utterly and absolutely stupid, totally ignorant and also majorly intellectually and emotionally unhinged and hugely lacking.
And with some creative problem-solving (including playing video games and baking a delicious lemon cake for the chickadee, although personally, I would rather have the food offered to the chickadee consist of nuts and seeds or be something akin to a suet ball and thus not a cake), Sir Ladybug and company manage to not only appease (in other words to feed the hungry and due to its hunger wild and rather cranky chickadee so it will not actually want to munch on the caterpillar for its next meal), but to also forge friendships between bugs and birds (a bit unrealistic perhaps, but come on, Sir Ladybug is not meant to represent non fiction regarding insects and birds, and that even with me not really liking anthropomorphic animal stories all that much, Sir Ladybug is fun, sweet and showcases with delightful non didactic words the featured story characters celebrating one another's strengths, working together, and demonstrating with Sir Ladybug that potential monsters are monsters because of how they act and not because of what they are).
Now with regard to Corey R. Tabor's illustrations (as he is both author and illustrator for Sir Ladybug), the chalk like, lushly hued pictures are aesthetically appealing, not ever too visually busy and are also accompanied by asterisked notes light-heartedly defining terms such as squire and herald (which I of course as an older adult reader am familiar with, but probably not so much the intended audience of early readers). And yes, Tabor's text and images, they do work really really well together to create with Sir Ladybug a vibrant and engaging simple and delightful graphic novel, with lots of visual humour, tongue-in-cheek declarations, and knock-knock jokes, a fun and marvellously absurd story that playfully has Corey R. Tabor subverting the natural phenomenon of a bird eating a bug and also presenting some important messages in Sir Ladybug regarding friendship, acceptance, tolerance and the importance of trying new things (like with the chickadee trying that oh so different from its natural diet lemon cake and being so in awe with taste delight to faint away from sheer eating pleasure).
Four stars for Sir Ladybug (and I am actually quite majorly pleasantly surprised how much especially my inner child has been enchanted both textually and visually, since and as already mentioned above, anthropomorphic animal stories are generally not and have in fact never really been my reading thing). And furthermore, and finally, since for some moronic and unfathomable, incomprehensible reason, Sir Ladybug has also and sadly appeared on banned books lists in both Pennsylvania and Florida (supposedly because the bug/bird friendship is considered as somehow forcing ethnic diversity and that a Sir Ladybug could for some strange reason also be considered as potentially celebrating trans-gender, sigh), I am upping my rating for Sir Ladybug from four to a solid and shining five stars and to also say to ANYONE having issues with either Corey R. Tabor's text and illustrations that wanting and demanding in ANY way and for WHATEVER reason that Sir Ladybug be banned, well, that is in my not at all humble opinion utterly and absolutely stupid, totally ignorant and also majorly intellectually and emotionally unhinged and hugely lacking.
March 10, 2025
A lovely little graphic novellette for children (and me, and probably you), telling an adorable tale about a ladybug knight, who likes to solve problems by baking cakes. My kind of knight! Plus eyewateringly cute illustrations, gah.
(Picked up a review copy through Edelweiss)
August 15, 2022
This was what I expected Bug Boys to be! There is some social emotional feelings stuff but there are also JOKES! The art is also really simple but so beautiful. It has a very hand-drawn quality and that works so well with the text. Plus it's such a good length! Quick and contained, so I wasn't bored reading the same sort of story over and over.
May 9, 2022
Corey Tabor is a master of crafting stories for young readers. Whether they are early readers, picture books, and now, graphic novels. Sir Ladybug is a fantastic new hero for young readers because while he may appear tough, it's with knowledge and logic he wins his battles! With fantastic sidekicks in his herald (Pell, the roly-poly) and squire (Sterling, the snail), I am excited to have this new series on my shelf for young readers.
May 10, 2024
This early graphic novel is a sheer delight!
November 6, 2024
Cutest book ever!!!!!!!
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April 17, 2022Oh my, how adorable. Sir Ladybug very rarely has to go looking for quests; they tend to come to him, such as when a fellow bug is attacked by a monster. Sir Ladybug to the rescue! Along with his outgoing herald Pillbug and trusty squire Snail, Sir Ladybug defends bugs in need. But sometimes quests take a little creative thinking, such as the case of a "monster" chickadee who's only trying to survive by hunting for bugs. Maybe monsters are more about what you do than who you are.
This is a super cute series starter that will appeal to readers of funny graphic novels about bands of friends like Baloney and Friends or Donut Feed the Squirrels. Hand it to readers aging out of Elephant and Piggie, who still love highly illustrated content and are ready for the next step.
This is a super cute series starter that will appeal to readers of funny graphic novels about bands of friends like Baloney and Friends or Donut Feed the Squirrels. Hand it to readers aging out of Elephant and Piggie, who still love highly illustrated content and are ready for the next step.
November 26, 2022
I got strong Bug Boys vibes from this, in the same way that it was sweet and wonderful and made me feel happy to read. I immediately grabbed the next two and my only complaint is that it is too short, which isn't really a complaint.
June 19, 2022
5 stars. Simply delightful! Full of puns, lemon cake, a cute but monstrous chickadee, poems, and a hero sporting a sword, snack pouch, and adventure tennies! Can’t wait for more Sir Ladybug quests!
February 13, 2024
This book wasn’t quite what I had expected, definitely for an older child than I had thought (I forgot to look at the age recommendation). But I loved it nevertheless. It will still be there when my great niece is old enough to appreciate it.
The book is quite surreal – even once you have taken on board the anthropomorphism of the tiny insects (and bird). It could be an ode to the peace-making qualities of cake. Implacable foes, each with a valid reason for their planned action – but just bake a “world-famous, life-changing lemon layer cake” , donate it to your enemy, and turn that enemy into a life-long friend. No need for weapons (Sir Ladybug has a sword, that he flourishes, but does not use).
If only life were that simple – we could halt wars everywhere, and bring in an era of world-wide peace – just channelling “The Great British Bake Off” .
But for children, there is the idea that friends working together, supporting and protecting each other can prevail against overwhelming odds. And that offers of friendship (and cake) are much more successful (both in the short and the long-term) than violence. Also, is the thought, that in any dispute, you should try to look for alternatives – compromises that benefit both parties.
The book is more a comic book, than an ordinary children’s picture book, and is more suited to the child reading it themselves than being read to. The graphics are excellent, with the personalities of each character shining through. And I loved the Tardis-like snail’s shell where the friends all shelter and bake their cake.
Highly recommended for new readers (and old readers too).
The book is quite surreal – even once you have taken on board the anthropomorphism of the tiny insects (and bird). It could be an ode to the peace-making qualities of cake. Implacable foes, each with a valid reason for their planned action – but just bake a “world-famous, life-changing lemon layer cake” , donate it to your enemy, and turn that enemy into a life-long friend. No need for weapons (Sir Ladybug has a sword, that he flourishes, but does not use).
If only life were that simple – we could halt wars everywhere, and bring in an era of world-wide peace – just channelling “The Great British Bake Off” .
But for children, there is the idea that friends working together, supporting and protecting each other can prevail against overwhelming odds. And that offers of friendship (and cake) are much more successful (both in the short and the long-term) than violence. Also, is the thought, that in any dispute, you should try to look for alternatives – compromises that benefit both parties.
The book is more a comic book, than an ordinary children’s picture book, and is more suited to the child reading it themselves than being read to. The graphics are excellent, with the personalities of each character shining through. And I loved the Tardis-like snail’s shell where the friends all shelter and bake their cake.
Highly recommended for new readers (and old readers too).
November 7, 2024
This book is adorable!
September 23, 2022
*4 Stars*
TW: None. Even when we're scared, we're adorable and dreaming of cake.
This book is perfection. Highly recommend as a bridge book for young readers breaking into chapter books for the first time. I put this one on display and in less than an hour, a small person grabbed it and screamed across the building " THIS IS THE BESTEST THING I EVER SAW ." Thank you, small person, for writing my review for me.
TW: None. Even when we're scared, we're adorable and dreaming of cake.
This book is perfection. Highly recommend as a bridge book for young readers breaking into chapter books for the first time. I put this one on display and in less than an hour, a small person grabbed it and screamed across the building " THIS IS THE BESTEST THING I EVER SAW ." Thank you, small person, for writing my review for me.
November 21, 2023
Because Corey Tabor, and because third book includes bookworms. Paper in MORE, but I want to read it sooner than later and okc has all three digitally.
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Worked well as an ebook. Very funny; I love all the details. Chickadees gotta eat, too! Definitely going to read the others, and I recommend, too. Thank you Corey.
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Worked well as an ebook. Very funny; I love all the details. Chickadees gotta eat, too! Definitely going to read the others, and I recommend, too. Thank you Corey.
November 7, 2021
This was a super cute exploration of friendship and bravery. I loved the sense of humour and can see young readers lapping it up. I look forward to more of Sir Ladybug's adventures! Thanks to Eidelweiss+ for the eARC.
January 8, 2023
Kids will like this one. The knight theme might be a little overdone, but there's some funny surprises with the chickadee at the end that will make kids giggle. A great beginning graphic novel about friends working together to solve a problem.
April 15, 2022
This silly insect adventure is perfect for early-elementary school comics fans.
June 18, 2022
An adorable must read....I'm still laughing about Duke Ladybug's quest along with his 'friends'!
5 adorable ladybugs 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞
5 adorable ladybugs 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞
August 5, 2022
MUST READ! Adorably funny and pure!
September 13, 2023
This was the cutest graphic novel I’ve read with my kid. And it was super easy to read out loud. Tons of graphic novels are *hard* to real aloud. Five stars.
May 27, 2024
Spring 2024
June 13, 2022
Love the snail. I can't help but think twice every time I see them in my yard.
August 26, 2024
Absolutely adorable! I have been going down a small rabbit hole on the Libby app of all ages comics. So fun, cute stories, silly art...it's lovely and a nice break for my adhd brain sometimes.
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April 10, 2022And I’m like…NO, just NO! This may be a cute, adorable, and delightful story with a wonderful message, but it’s a children’s book. I deplore the use of filler, sloppy language. No wonder so many students require remedial English classes in college.
July 8, 2022
Sir Ladybug, his Squire Pell and his house/Squire Sterling enjoy all sorts of adventures together. This is the first book in a new series, and young readers will appreciate the fun and humor.
August 11, 2022
Corey Tabor has created a delightful new graphic novel series for young readers in Sir Ladybug. Sir Ladybug is a truly gallant knight with a sword, helmet and breastplate. In addition to his gear, Sir Ladybug has the character of a proper knight. He is kind, modest, and a good friend. His friend, Pell, the pill bug, serves as his herald, making sure that Sir Ladybug gets the attention that Pell feels he deserves. Sterling, the snail, serves as Sir Ladybug's squire. When a cry for help arrives from a caterpillar in danger of being eaten by a bird, the trio sets off to save the day. After an interesting discussion about whether the bird qualifies as a monster, and a quick aside from a pair of worms, Sir Ladybug is left with the challenge of convincing the bird not to eat the caterpillar. After retreating into Sterling's shell, the critters are left to come up with a plan. If they don't, they may have to take up residence with Sterling permanently. Not only is this a thoroughly engaging tale of courage and friendship, but it highlights the strengths of each of the friends: Sterling's generosity, Pell's skill with words, and Sir Ladybug's courage. I absolutely adored this book. The characters are very likable, the friendships are fabulous, and the story has plenty of interesting twists and turns. And the humor, found in both test and illustrations, is wonderful. I very much look forward to sharing this book with lots of children. Highly recommended!
April 15, 2022
Great for kindergarteners who want to read series like Dog Man or Captain Underpants but aren't quite ready for such a complex book. Adorable illustrations and humorous.
July 2, 2022
This takes the cake.
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December 19, 2022I liked this book and found it charming, but my 7 and 5 year olds did not seem too interested.
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