Beautiful Bugs

Toddler-K–Explore the various bugs inhabiting flowerbeds in this colorful pop-up board book. The main text consists of descriptive prose that highlights elements of the illustrations and the featured bug as the reader ventures through nature. Each spread includes a “Nature Note” notebook page with anatomical identification of parts of the bug and facts. Slightly older readers will love the additional information and learning about their favorite bugs. The vibrant illustrations combine with the pop-up elements to magnify the bugs’ world for readers to join. The added depth and detail from the interactive elements really bring the page to life.

VERDICT A beautiful board book that will spark curiosity about nature, a worthwhile purchase.-- School Library Journal

Toddler-K–Explore the various bugs inhabiting flowerbeds in this colorful pop-up board book. The main text consists of descriptive prose that highlights elements of the illustrations and the featured bug as the reader ventures through nature. Each spread includes a “Nature Note” notebook page with anatomical identification of parts of the bug and facts. Slightly older readers will love the additional information and learning about their favorite bugs. The vibrant illustrations combine with the pop-up elements to magnify the bugs’ world for readers to join. The added depth and detail from the interactive elements really bring the page to life.

VERDICT A beautiful board book that will spark curiosity about nature, a worthwhile purchase.-- School Library Journal

Patricia Hegarty began working in children's publishing more years ago than she cares to remember! As an editor, she has worked on titles ranging from atlases to animal pop-ups, craft kits to crazy mazes, and sticker books to secret diaries.

Xuan Le was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She studied fashion design and graphic design and has many years of experience working on children's books and magazines for local and foreign publishers. Her creative inspiration comes from many things in life, especially the colors and structures in nature. She also likes to make miniature paper craft, short animation, and learn about music production.