Bugs & Spiders

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree....

Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry....

A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand - not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But then the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly....

When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland....

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello"....

With just one bite, a wakeful flea atop a pile of sleeping creatures causes a commotion....

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City—the Times Square subway station.

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end, the young boy celebrates all different and apparently contradictory parts of himself....

Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever....

The Spanish translation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Philomel) preserves the original simplicity and the appealing use of repetition and rhythm....

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito)....

When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light....

This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again....

La hormiga Miga, harta de ir en fila siempre con sus compañeras, decide marcharse a ver mundo. Ayudada por otros animales, acaba subiendo...

Un día, muy temprano, una arañita comienza a tejer su telaraña en una cerca. Los animales de una granja cercana intentan distraerla, uno a la vez....

Tallulah the spider and her friend Buck the horse live in a meadow at the edge of the Old Forest....

This beautiful audiobook featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar provides a simple, easy-to-follow journey to relaxation, perfect for children and adults....

Whether there's a kid in your life with a budding interest in the smaller-scale world, around them or an interest in bugs of all shapes and sizes, this audiobook is sure to entertain and educate with the most important and exciting bug facts that there are to know! Let's dive in!

This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can lasts five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.

Anansi, one of the great folk heroes of the world, is saved from a terrible fate by his six sons....

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies....

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies....

Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend. Pete is in for one wild surprise at the end....

Sage dreams of playing with the grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies, and bees. But most of all, she wants to hug a ladybug....

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series....

This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can lasts five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.

It's a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this barnyard adventure with The Hungry Caterpillar.

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

It's a busy day as everyone gets ready for a special birthday celebration. Animal friends scurry about, preparing decorations and more for the fun festivities. Have fun at the party together with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Follow Charlotte the bee on her many adventures where she teaches all her friends about the idea of being kind to others.

Ein Faultier wird plötzlich fleißig, eine Wasserspinne erlebt ein Flussabenteuer und ein Osterhase wird bunt! Schlafen und essenFaultier Fritz schläft den ganzen Tag. Wenn er mal nicht schläft, frisst er sich voll. Das ist keine gute Vorbereitung auf das Leben. Die Eltern sind sehr in Sorge. Was sollen sie nur tun? Da kommt der Zufall ihnen zur Hilfe. Sehnsucht nach fremden Ländern Wega Wasserspinne wagt einen gefährlichen Ausflug und erlebt viele Abenteuer am und im Fluss.

Bigs the spider was hungry and frustrated; no matter where he looked, there was no food in sight. One day, while chasing after a mischievous Dragonfly, he stumbled upon something extraordinary.

Tim the baby blue ant faces his fear of cheese in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that cheese isn't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Will didn’t plan to eat a stinkbug. But when his friend Darryl called new kid Eloy Herrera a racial slur, Will did it as a diversion. Now Will is Bug Boy, and everyone is cracking up inventing insect meals for him, like French flies and maggot-aroni and fleas.