Bugs & Insects Picture Books

Bug picture books bring children face-to-face with creatures they can find in their own yard. The illustrations are often extraordinary, revealing detail invisible to the naked eye. These 103 books make the small world enormous.

103 books

Mabel the Moo Cow

Mabel the Moo Cow's Christmas Adventure

Jessica Dawn Birks

Mabel the Moo-Cow and Bertie the Bee investigate a mysterious farm noise and tumble into a festive, magical journey prin

Ages 3–7

Waiting on Me

Melissa Bock

A tiny caterpillar proves that beautiful transformations require patience and hard work before it can finally spread its

Ages 3–7

Posy

Linda Newbery

Follow a tiny kitten through a busy day of chasing spiders, pouncing on yarn, and finally curling up for a well-earned n

Ages 2–5

Adventures by Leaf Light

Moyra Caldecott

Hidden among the garden flowers, a tiny world of secret creatures awaits a young girl who looks closely enough to join t

Ages 5–10

Let's Go To See Places: Fairies and Nature

Lubawi

Follow five friendly fairies to vibrant new places where you can spot colorful plants, busy animals, and all the wonders

Ages 1–3

The Alphabet Zoo

S. C. Hamill

Meet a whole gang of animal neighbors from Alan the Ant to Zak the Zebra while singing along and learning the alphabet f

Ages 2–5

What Could I Be?

What Could May Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

For the curious toddler noticing the world wake up, this gentle guide introduces the sights and sounds of May to help th

Ages 2–5