26 Bugs: An Incredible Insect ABC!

by Craig Macnaughton

From Atlas Moth to Zorapteran, look under rocks and high up in the trees for squirmy, six-legged squishies!Toddlers and kids of all ages will love learning their ABCs with this curious collection of wings, antenna and pinchers! Get ready to meet some creepy-crawly creatures!This imaginative alphabet picture book takes you from the dirt to the trees to learn your ABCs with a sparkling collection of beautiful beetles, charming caterpillars and marvellous moths. The delightful illustrations and specific particulars are guaranteed to make kids of all ages more curious about the amazing world of insects!Morphs the colourful characters of Eric Carle's hungry caterpillars, quiet crickets and busy spiders with the wacky science of The Magic School BusEncourages interest in scientific investigation, the study of insect life and the surprise of biodiversityA great addition to STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)Helps early reading comprehension and features a full A-Z alphabet chartEvery page includes a crafty beastie to seek and find!Inspires creativity with lush, colourful illustrationsWhimsical trivia will have parents and kids alike excited to find out more about our multi-legged friendsFeatures bugs living in the rainforest (Atlas Moth), deep underground (Rhinoceros Cockroach), and many more in-between (Wattle-Cup Caterpillar, Japanese Giant Hornet and the Gum-leaf Skeletoniser, among others)FREE Kindle e-book with each PaperbackOne of the best ABC books for children ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and up.Ideal for spider, beetle and butterfly fans everywhere, "26 Bugs" makes a perfect gift for any occasion and is a great surprise for any little (or big) bug-loving kid in your life.

Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2021

About the author

Craig Macnaughton is an author, illustrator and the founder of Little Mitten Press. Also a stay-at-home-parent, fine artist and film buff, Craig is excited to be a part of the magical world of picture book making.

Books include "26 Bugs: An Incredible Insect ABC!" (2021), "Birds of a Letter: ABC Together!" (2020) and "A B Sea Creatures: An Astonishing Aquatic ABC!" (2019), with many on the way!

Also a budding chef, graphic designer and award-winning filmmaker, Craig is a member of Julie Hedlund’s 12x12 Challenge, The Forest Hill Art Club and CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers).

Craig lives in Toronto with his wife and two kids.

Reviews

[Zach Bonnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Macnaughton does it again with this incredibly fun and informational ABC, this time about insects. If you haven't read his other ABC books, check out "Bird of a Feather ABC Together" and "ABC Creatures."

The expressive insects of this book make it a fun read for young readers, and facts, like a caterpillar that grows new heads and keeps its old heads on top of its current heads, will, well...turn heads, no matter what age.

Not your average ABC book writer, Macnaughton combines rhyme, facts and fun that will keep kiddos asking to read this informative book again and again.

[Raymond · Rating 5 out of 5]

26 Bugs is a fun and informative lineup of bugs you might find wandering around your neighborhood. Each page features drawings and tidbits that bring these bugs to life. It is a great way to share interesting information about the world around us with young readers while helping them learn and remember their ABCs.

Macnaughton's illustrations are colorful and fun with hidden little extras hiding among the pages. Kids will love this!

[Jeremiah Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great! There are so many neat facts that make you guffaw, squirm, and smile. My son really enjoyed reading it.

The illustrations are wonderfully cartoony and the rhymes are a lot of fun. I highly recommend this book to someone looking for an entertaining and informative book for their kids...or themselves.

[Cynthia Gutzwiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting book with 26 real bugs. They gives the name and then an interesting fact about each bug. Each book will become a favorite for kiddos. I see walks in the neighborhood looking for bugs. Yeah! A family trip. I picked two bugs in the book to share...
O is for an Owl fly
R is for a Rhinoceros cockroach.
The illustrations fascinating.

[G · Rating 5 out of 5]

My nephew's favorite book right now. Gets into some really weird bugs most kids might not have heard of like one that wears its old molted HEADS as HATS to scare off predators. Wow. Clever rhyme makes it easy to read on repeat. Good gift for the lil' scientists in your life.