The Very Lazy Ladybug [Hardcover]

Isobel Finn (Author), Jack Tickle (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Most ladybugs fly from place to place, but not the Very Lazy Ladybug! She would rather sleep all day and all night. But when she decides it's time to move to a more comfortable place, she has to find some way to travel. She tries to hitch a ride on a kangaroo, a tiger, a crocodile, and others, but none of them work well for her... until she hops onto an elephant's trunk. When the elephant sneezes, he inadvertently causes the Very Lazy Ladybug to fly at last!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-The ladybug of the title is so lethargic that she doesn't even know how to fly. She decides to look for a new sleeping spot, and, since her mobility is restricted, she latches on to a number of passing animals. As she soon finds out, a kangaroo is too bouncy, a monkey's incessant swinging makes her dizzy, and a tiger's roaring makes it too noisy to sleep. Finally, she thinks she's found the perfect spot-on the trunk of an elephant. However, the elephant sneezes and the ladybug is launched into the air and has to fly at last. The illustrations are done in bold, eye-catching colors, and the animals are very simply drawn and easily recognizable. The variety in the type reflects the action and movement of the animals. Children will enjoy acting out the tale as the ladybug looks for a quiet place to sleep. A natural for storytime.
Sheilah Kosco, Rapides Parish Library, Alexandria, LA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Children will enjoy acting out the tale as ladybug looks for a quiet place to sleep. A natural for storytime. -- School Library Journal, July 2001

Tickle's illustrations are rendered in a confectionary palette of pinks, greens and blues. Variations in the typeface adds emphasis. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2001

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tiger Tales (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158048140X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580481403
• ASIN: 1589250079
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 10.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice to read and to hold!, June 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Very Lazy Ladybug (Hardcover)

The previous reviewers have already described the story very well so I won't add to that. I just want to describe the excellent way in which this book was built which is something you really can't tell from the Internet.

This book is of very excellent construction, is a very pleasing book to hold, should stand up to your kids' abuse and is an excellent addition to your collection. This book is like a giant board book. The book's dimensions are about 9"x11" so it's very significant which really helps bring the wonderful illustrations to life -- no squinting to see the pictures! Also, the pages are very thick -- like a board book -- except that the pages are several times bigger than a normal board book. The pages are also glossy and shiny so it's nice to hold and should also repel any liquids your kid spills on them. The illustrations are very cute and the colors are very vibrant, especially since the pages are so big.

Bottom line -- it's a beautiful book that will last for years.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very entertaining read, December 18, 2001

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Ariel Pawlak (POMPANO BEACH, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Very Lazy Ladybug (Hardcover)

My 2 year old daughter loves this book. We have a lady bug handpuppet and I act out all of the ladybugs actions with the puppet as I read the book. My daughter's favorite part is when the elephant sneezes aaaaaachooo! It makes her laugh every time. Unfortunatly this part of the book is a fold out page and I try to avoid buying books with them if it all possible. Of course the page got ripped by an over entheusiastic toddler who just couldn't wait to get to her favorite part. I taped it back together and while it bothers me that it is ripped it does not faze her in the least. The story is delightful, the illustrations are sweet, and it makes my daughter laugh all of which makes this a winner.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be lazy! Read this to your kids!, January 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Very Lazy Ladybug (Hardcover)

The Very Lazy Ladybug wants to find a new place to do her favorite thing, sleep. Unfortunately, she's spent too much time sleeping, and not enough time learning how to fly. Follow her as she tries out various animal body parts in her quest for the perfect napping spot. Great for prediction activities, developing vocabulary and adjectives, felt board stories, movement,etc.... Colorful illustrations and repetition that children will love. A great addition to any home or classroom collection!