The Backyard Bug Book for Kids - (Let's Learn about Bugs and Animals) by Lauren Davidson

About the Book

"The Backyard Bug Book for Kids has everything you'd want in bug books for kids: a story, pictures, and activities combined. Introduce your little one to the types of bugs they're likely to see during their day, then help them remember what they've learned with fun, on-the-page challenges."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Crawl into the wonderful world of bugs--a fun photographic adventure for kids ages 3 to 5

Take preschool and kindergarten kids on an educational adventure bursting with colorful photographs. The Backyard Bug Book for Kids has a story, pictures, and activities all in one! Introduce your little one to the types of bugs they're likely to see during their day, then help them remember what they've learned with fun, on-the-page challenges.

Go beyond other bug books for kids with:

Bugs galore--Learn cool facts about familiar insects: ladybugs, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and more.

Amazing pictures--See creepy crawlies up close with big and colorful photos.

Exciting activities--Continue the learning with all kinds of bug-themed activities.

Give your child a bug's-eye view of the world with this must-have title for anyone interested in bug books for kids.

Review Quotes

"The Backyard Bug Book for Kids does a fabulous job of exploring the amazing world of insects through the curious eyes of a child, while teaching important scientific facts. The activities in the back are such a fun way for kids to practice what they've learned! If your kiddo is into bugs, you have to pick this one up!"--Erin Mills, Entomologist & Director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

"The Backyard Bug Book for Kids is an adorable look at the amazing creatures that can be found when children are exploring in their own backyards. It is very refreshing to see a children's book that portrays the incredible world of insects in a scientifically accurate manner while still captivating the young reader. Lauren Davidson is a true ambassador for the entomology education industry!"--Kurtis Herperger, Gardens Manager, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Director, International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers

"As a Biologist working with bugs today in San Francisco, I see fewer children engaging with nature outside. The Backyard Bug Book for Kids reminds me of the books I used to read with vivid images of real bugs I could find right outside our home. This book is perfect for inspiring young naturalists and explorers curious about the world of bugs!"--Tim Wong, Entomologist at the California Academy of Sciences

"Lauren Davidson tells the story of the monarch butterfly in a kid-friendly and scientifically accurate way that includes facts about not just monarch butterflies, but all sorts of other insects! A little entomologist can learn about all sorts of insects and arthropods with this story of a caterpillar growing up and becoming a butterfly."--Kathryn Hokamp, Lepidopterist