Bugs are tiny creatures that can do remarkable things, just like kids!
Maybe that is why kids love to learn about them.
Simply pick your favoritebug books for childrenand get reading!
Check out our collection of insect books for kids!
How Does a Caterpillar Change?was written and illustrated by Eric Carle.
Some Bugswas written by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Brendan Wenzel.
Insectswas written by Ruth A. Musgrave.
This fact-filled board book uses simple text and large, clear illustrations to teach kids about insects.
There are additional facts about insects scattered in captions throughout the book.
Bugs!was written by Bob Barner.
Young readers will enjoy learning the basic facts about bugs in this simple board book.
The Bug Bookwas written by Sue Fliess.
Becoming a Butterflywas written by Ruth A. Musgrave.
The Very Hungry Caterpillarwas written and illustrated by Eric Carle.
Mrs. Peanuckles Bug Alphabetwas written by Mrs. Peanuckle and illustrated by Jessie Ford.
This alphabet book pairs each letter with a bug whose name starts with that letter.
Each page features a fact about the bug and a colorful cartoon illustration.
Bugs: A Peek Through Picture Bookwas written by Britta Teckentrup.
The Backyard Bug Book for Kidswas written by Lauren Davidson.
There are facts about each bug shared in little captions on the photographs too.
Bug books for children
The Grouchy Ladybugwas written and illustrated by Eric Carle.
Bugs A to Zwas written by Caroline Lawton.
This alphabet book introduces different bugs through each letter of the alphabet.
Each page features a different letter with facts about each featured bug as well as detailed photographs.
There are lots of nonfiction text features for beginning readers to explore as well.
Bugs!was written by Shira Evans.
ABC Bug Book for Kidswas written by Jessica Lee Anderson.
This alphabet book introduces bugs for every letter of the alphabet.
Little Kids First Big Book of Bugswas written by Catherine D. Hughes.
Explore My World: Honey Beeswas written by Jill Esbaum.
Bella Loves Bugswas written by Jess French and illustrated by Duncan Beedle.
The book is full of bug facts, as well as information about interacting with insects.
My Little Golden Book about Bugswas written by Bonnie Bader and illustrated by Emma Jayne.
The Icky Bug Alphabet Bookwas written by Jerry Pallotta and illustrated by Ralph Masiello.
Childrens books about bugs
Bob and Ottowas written by Robert O. Bruel and illustrated by Nick Bruel.
In this sweet book, a caterpillar and an earthworm become friends.
Little Kids First Nature Guide: Bugswas written by Alli Brydon.
National Geographic Readers: Beeswas written by Laura Marsh.
On Beyond Bugs: All About Insectswas written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz.
National Geographic Readers: Antswas written by Melissa Stewart.
This level 1 early reader teaches kids all about ants and the amazing things they can do.
The simple text is paired with detailed photographs that will engage young readers.
The Firefly With No Glowwas written by Rebecca Smallberg and illustrated by Jessica Gibson.
This level 2 early reader tells the story of Luke, a little firefly without a glow.
National Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterflywas written by Laura Marsh.
This level 1 early reader shares the life cycle of caterpillars and butterflies with engaging text and detailed photographs.
Garden Wigglers: Earthworms in Your Backyardwritten by Nancy Loewen and illustrated by Rick Charles Peterson.
I Love Bugs!was written by Philemon Sturges and illustrated by Shari Halpern.
This adorable book follows a young boy as he explores the bugs all around him.
The rhyming text is paired with cute cartoon illustrations.
The Bug Girl: A True Storywas written by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara and illustrated by Kerascoet.
Childrens books about insects
Cricket in the Thicketwas written by Carol Murray and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
This colorful book contains a collection of poems full of facts about bugs.
Buzz, Bee!was written by Jennifer Szymanski.
I Like Bugswas written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by G. Brian Karas.
The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehivewas written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degan.
Ladybugswas written by Gail Gibbons.
This informative book teaches readers about ladybugs, their habitats, and their behaviors.
The fact filled text is paired with detailed illustrations.
My, Oh My A Butterfly!
All About Butterflieswas written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu.
A Counting Bookwas written by Kate Narita and illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman.
Insect Superpowerswas written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Jillian NIckell.
This informative guide uses comic book style illustrations to share the incredible abilities of 18 different real world insects.
The Magic School Bus Presents: Insectswas written by Tom Jackson and illustrated by Carolyn Bracken.
This book follows a young girl named Kaia who isnt afraid of anything except bees.
Her beekeeper parents explain how important bees are, but will she be able to overcome her fear?
kindly kindly the Beeswas written and illustrated by Gerald Kelley.
Diary of a Spiderwas written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss.
This adorable diary style book follows a little spider through his daily life.
Kids will love seeing spiders act as humans do, and the funny bits throughout the book.
Theres a Bug on My Book!was written and illustrated by John Himmelman.
This interactive book encourages readers to interact with the story, while teaching them about different kinds of bugs.
Bug books
The Honeybeewas written by Kirsten Hall and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault.
This beautiful book celebrates the hard work of the honeybee with lyrical text and colorful illustrations.
The Very Impatient Caterpillarwas written and illustrated by Ross Burach.
In this hilarious story, a loud, impatient caterpillar learns about metamorphosis.
How to Survive as a Fireflywas written by Kristen Foote and illustrated by Erica Salcedo.
Join a group of larvae as they learn how to become fireflies.
This biographical book shares the story of Jean-Henri Fabre and how he changed the way the world views insects.
A Beetle is Shywas written by Dianna Hutts Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long.
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