The Ladybug and Other Insects

by Pascale de Bourgoing, Sylvie Perols (Illustrator)

Explores the life cycle of the ladybug and the world of insects, on spiral-bound transparent pages.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Animals, Picture Books

24 pages, Spiral-bound

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This interesting This First Discovery book introduces young readers to ladybugs. They can discover the ladybug’s dual set of wings, explore the pattern of a ladybug’s spots, and learn about the ladybug’s habits. They can watch a ladybug lay eggs and see them hatch into larvae thanks to a unique transparent page that allows readers to peek “inside” to make new discoveries.

Following the exploration of the ladybug and its habitat, several other related insects are briefly introduced and a short quiz [find the five animals in the picture that are not insects] ends the book. Although young readers will enjoy the transparent pages that animate the insect development and habitat of the ladybug, adults will need to help young readers with the text in this read-with-an-adult First Discovery book.

Recommended.

[Michaila · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book mostly talks about ladybugs and their life cycle. It goes into some detail about what a ladybug looks like and what each part of the ladybug is called as well as where ladybugs live and what they eat. This book has great illustrations. The book also goes into a few other types of insects including beetles and grasshoppers, but there is not as much detail as there is for the ladybug. At the end of the book, questions are provided to be answered.

I would use this book in a third grade classroom. I would use this book as a read aloud and we would compare a ladybug to a spider. Are they both insects? What makes each one unique? We would discuss this first, and then I would have students complete a venn diagram comparing and contrasting a ladybug to a spider.

[Brielle McKenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very information nonfiction book. In very simple terms, this book will take students through the various body parts, motions, and aspects of a lady bug. In addition to that, there are also a few other insects pictured and listed in the back of the book.

When I first picked up this book, I figured, "I already know what I need to know about ladybugs." However, this book was very informative. I liked the illustrations and transparent pages in the book.

I would use this book in my classroom to explore lady bugs and their functions. I would also use it to show how detailed every insect is an how they all play a part in our world.

[Kallie Larson]

This book was an informative book about lady bugs with some information about other insects. This book had a lot of information in it that I did not know about ladybugs. It talked about the different foods that they eat, the different colors they can be, their body parts, and their life cycle from eggs to adults. This book would be a great tool to use in a unit talking about insects and their special features that make them insects. It also would be an interesting book to keep in a classroom during the spring when there are many lady bugs.

[Savanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary: This book is about the life of Ladybugs or of Ladybird Beetles. It describes how they are born, mature, what they eat, and what they look like.

I think that this book was very interesting. I didn't know half of the things about ladybugs that I learned while reading this book. It is a great educational tool.

Nonfiction

WARNING: this book does talk about mating and has a picture of a male and female ladybug with one on top of the other.

[Cassie Houck · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is all about ladybugs and how they look, fly, are made, and how they interact with the world around them.

I loved this book for its illustrations. It has transparent pages which just add a lot to the whole book. It allows the reader to see not only one side of the picture but both sides.

I would have this book in my library for my students to explore. Also would come in handy if we do an insect lesson.

[Krisz · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have an other book of that series and I really hate that, though cannot really tell why. I was hesitant when I picked this one up - but was positively disappointed. It is cute and informative at the same time, one of the best children's books in the education section.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This nice book shows various views of a the ladybug. It explains what an insect is and other interesting things.

[Trista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic non-fiction book with transparent overlay pages. The book provides good descriptions of the ladybug and its characteristics.

[Yekaterina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is soo much fun.

[Myriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Les illustrations de ce petit livre sont très mignonnes!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. Some of them are very hard to find and command a high price. The pictures are clear and bright and the "clear pages" add interest. They are European based, so some of the species pictures are not native but the information is sound. Recommended, if you can find them!

Q2021 book.

[Sophie Ensor]

This book was used in conjunction with the bad tempered ladybird. The children loved exploring the different ladybirds then going on a mini beast hunt round the garden to explore if they could spot any of the different coloured ladybirds.

[TCNS]

Filed under "Insects."

[Céline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Très bel ouvrage illustré sur la coccinelle.

[dyde · Rating 5 out of 5]

so cute and educational :)<3

[Hannah Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ladybugs are very beautiful insects. When we think of ladybugs we tend to picture a little red bug with black spots. However, there are many different stages of ladybug growth and even different types of ladybugs. Explore the insect world and learn about all the beautiful beetle.

This book was educational and cute. If you are wanting a book about that covers the basics about ladybugs, then this is the book for you. I like how one of the pages was see-through and there was a magnified ladybug on it. You could see what the top and bottom of a ladybug looked like on one side of the page or the other.

This book would be good for a science class. It could introduce kids to the ladybug and some interesting facts about them and their development. It also introduces other beetles and would be good to pique an insect lovers interest.

[Kennedy]

"The Ladybug and Other Insects" is a really basic informational book on mostly ladybugs but it has basic information on other bugs as well. The book covers the life cycle of a ladybug, what they eat and how they interact with other species. The illustrations are really realistic and the transparent pages are a cool addition. I feel like this would be very useful for a teacher to use when they teach their students about bugs. Ladybugs are insects that typically everyone likes so the kids may not be to opposed to seeing the pictures in this book.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, simple book about ladybugs with big, colorful pictures. This is a great nonfiction book that explains about these helpful critters without being boring or overwhelming with details. Includes some information about other insects, but focuses mainly on ladybugs. Good book to read with younger children.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice discussion of ladybugs and beetles. Great transparent flaps. There is one picture of a male and female ladybug making babies, which was awkward to explain, but other than that a fun books for the littles.

[Cws]

JENF-DeB

[Quintin Bostic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great informative book from scholastic once again. Great read for the science area in the classroom, or when introducing bugs and insects to children.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of dry writing although interesting information.