Insects, Spiders and Minibeasts Books

When Ms. Gardener discovers something has been munching on her milkweed plants, she embarks on a fun and educational monarch butterfly journey that enchants both children and adults. From egg to larvae (caterpillar), to pupa (chrysalis) to adult...

Kitten and Butterfly want to be friends, but what games can they play? Kitten can't fly and Butterfly can't chase his tail! Together they find a way. The first book in the Kitten and Friends series, Kitten & Butterfly is a story of friendship...

JJ becomes anxious when she learns that her family is going to her grandparents’ cabin in the Northwoods. She doesn’t like bugs or wildlife, but through the loving guidance of her grandpa who she calls Pop, JJ learns to appreciate nature and...

What am I hearing!  Buster and Frankie Lu are kids like all of us are or were.  No two days or adventures are alike in Buster and Frankie Lu’s world.  Today, they meet a new canine friend with an interesting problem.  I hope...

The Great Cricket Picket is a rhyming insect adventure featuring: a kicked cricket, a protest, snoring, and a cookie.In this humorous story written by Nathan Tafoya and illustrated by Melissa Bastow, bugs join forces and stand up to a boy when...

A sweet story about kindness and friendship with interesting facts about bee life.The honey bees have finally finished preparing Honeycomb City for Winter. Suddenly, they find a big surprise inside the hive - a surprise that has the bees all buzzing out...

When a little girl saves a little lonely caterpillar, the two quickly become friends. But when a giant storm ruins all the preparations for the little girl's birthday, what can be done? A little act of kindness gets answered in a magical way. Filled with...

An uplifting tale about a young, tenaciousladybug who comes to learn the earth is in danger. Leonard realizes that despite his youth, or maybe because of it, he has the ability to make a difference and better the planet.

Roly-Poly and the Light is about being different...and the same. It is a story of finding the joy of uniqueness in yourself and in others. Izzie's backyard is an adventure of wonder where she meets an unusual roly-poly (or pillbug) named Ayla. This...

Bowie Bee and his best buds embark on an adventure with every bee contributing to their journey. They make great discoveries together but what happens when the bees have different goals? Bowie Bee Learns About Democracy teaches children lessons in...

In this enchanting tale, embark on a delightful journey with a Spider and a Caterpillar as they forge a heartwarming friendship. As time unfolds, the Caterpillar dreams of thrilling adventures and yearns to explore a world beyond their everyday lives...

The mountains and valleys around town are filled with trees, flowers, and gorgeous insects of all kinds. Reina visits the town's butterfly garden. Reina is a smart and sensitive young girl who loves nature, but she is afraid of insects. Will she always...

Beamer who is a young boy elf is trying to help his grasshopper friend, Bopper , who has the hic-ups [THE PECULIAR SOUND], so they go to see Grandma Jo Otter for help and she said they need to find the chamomile herb. Beamer and Bopper have quite the...

Diamond Butterfly is a magical and amazing story about acceptance, friendship, and respect. This story will astound you with beautiful illustrations and a captivating story that ends with a twist. Diamond Butterfly has rainbow wings, but was born with an...

Slug loves to eat human treats, but will exploring the kitchen be a wriggle too far?Full of humour and warmth, the creators of Slug in a Mug combine engaging verse with timeless imagery and childhood nostalgia

Come along on an endearing adventure of discovery and companionship shared by a young boy and a caterpillar. Michael and Vonn cross paths in an unusual manner, but they soon learn that friendship knows no boundaries. Join them as they learn that friends...

The book If I Was a Caterpillar is about my daughter, Ashlynn, and all children who have or have a thought or questions on their mind that is very important to them but may be silly to grown-ups. I believe children should be able to ask any question that...

The Tale of Buzz-Anna the Traveling Bee is the story about a little bee named Buzz-Anna who lives in the small town of Bees-Ville with her mother, Tree-Lisa; her father, Comb-Ba; her sister, Honey-Sha; and her brother, Nest-Er. Buzz-Anna hates Bees-Ville...

When was the last time you experienced an adventurous day? Were you grossed-out by anything? YUK!!! Did anything try to attack you? WOW!!! Eat you? EEEEK!! A little brother and sister have wild experiences on a summer day that are scary; especially,...

Another school year begins for Marley the mealworm and with it brings friendship, learning, and lots of changes. As Marley meets new bugs in his class, he begins to see that he doesn't look much like his friends. The other bugs have different colors,...

 This picture book will delight children between the ages of 5 to 9. It is told in a unique story format from the perspective of Cutter a Monarch caterpillar. Children will learn fascinating facts about this caterpillar as the story unfolds. They...

This picture book will delight children between the ages of 5 to 9. It is written in a unique story format from the perspective of Amber, a meadow ant. Children will learn some fascinating facts and behaviours of this type of ant, as the story unfolds...

In this 3rd installment of the Edison the Firefly series, Edison and his friend Ford the fly embark on a great competition, seeing who can build their invention first. Join author Donna Raye as we find out who wins this friendly competition. You just...

Hands off our poo!Doogie has had enough. His band of Rollers have had their dung stolen by the thuggish Dwellers one too many times, and now he’s determined to go somewhere where they will never find him.And so he leads his friends on a gruelling...

Meet Barbara who is a Blue banded bee and an Australian native.Follow her as she awakes to a new world and ventures off to find food.Meet the other native bees that help her on her journey home.  Included activity on building bee bricks to...

This bilingual children's story will help kids learn English or French as a foreign language. Ideal for English-French bilingual children and families. This book also exists in a French-only version.Your little one will learn colours and numbers...

This bilingual children's story will help kids learn English or Ukrainian as a foreign language. Ideal for English-Ukrainian bilingual children and families. A sweet picture book about the adventures of a small white butterfly.This charming and gentle...

Bring your magnifying glass and follow that buzzing! The insect world opens up to young children as they go on an insect safari and learn about the 7 main types of insects in our world! For ages 2-7+, preschool+.Introduces kids to the seven main types of...

Izzy is a caterpillar with a lot on his mind. Soon, he will have to make a chrysalis and become a butterfly, but he's too worried. He likes things just the way they are! What if he can't figure out everything he needs to do and ends up failing? Follow...

Mòn yo ak vale ki ozalantou vil la plen ak pyebwa, flè ak ensèk tout kalite. Reina al vizite jaden papiyon vil la...Reina se yon tifi entèlijan e sansib ki renmen lanati, men li pè ensèk. Èske l ap toujou pè? Èske l ap konkeri laperèz sa a?Rejwenn Reina...

The Bug Club is on the hunt for cicadas!Jaylen, Hyacinth, and Sakura have big plans this summer.What fascinating facts will they discover about cicadas?How far will their imagination take them?Will you join the fun?This book is 32 pages of fun facts and...

[Roviana Edition]Butterflies are beautiful and colourful.Sari pepele si leleadi meke soku kaladi.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

[Varisi Edition]Butterflies are beautiful and colourful.Bibioko ro iri malemale menomeno. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

[Pijin Edition]Butterflies are beautiful and colourful.Olketa bataflae i garem diferen kala wea olketa luknaes tumas. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge...

Butterflies are beautiful and colourful.Te naan bwebwe aika tikiraoi man kiri-matamata. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Join Jake the Snake in his kitchen to find out how he bakes a big chocolate cake!The Snake who Baked a Cake is the first in a series of illustrated children's stories by sister writing team Sarah and Simin.

Roda has always had a passion for nature and the arts. With her camera and sketch pad in hand, she spent her childhood exploring the woods, chasing bees, and gardening with her dad. As a young adult, she continued to celebrate nature through...

After a storm all is quiet on the lake and bayou until the animals hear a strange sound. "It could be a humming bird," said one."No it cannot be a humming bird because it is a buzzing sound and hummingbirds hum. They do not buzz!"...

The Junior Detectives are set for their second adventure! Do you know how butterflies got its name? Do you know what is the largest butterfly in the world? Do you know how the life cycle of a butterfly starts?It's time to be the lead detective, and guide...

Who hasn't experienced the annoying buzz ... buzz ... of a mosquito (mozzie) at night? In this charming and humorous rhyming tale, author Lois Nicholls explains how a little boy sneakily plots to catch his 'buzzing foes' by entrapping them in his crafty...

"Mandy Goes to the Beach" is the sequel to the book "Where's My House?". After an extensive search for a new human roommate Mandy is exhausted and is in dire need of a vacation. Follow Mandy on this journey as she meets a new friend and learns about...