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I Love Bugs! (2010)

by Emma Dodd(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0823422801 (ISBN13: 9780823422807)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Holiday House

review 1: This book will have your little one running out the door and wanting to become an outdoor detective just like the narrator of the story. The narrator, a little boy, is simply enthralled with the bug world and through large, vibrant, colourful illustrations his passion is passed on to the reader. Using large print and a smorgasbord of adjectives the little boy describes why these bugs are so endearing to him. "I love fuzzy sunny honey bugs and furry whirry funny bugs." "I love whiny buzzy sound bugs and glide-across-the ground bugs." And then the big reveal happens....his most favourite bug of all? "But the best bugs are hairy bugs. Eight-legged scary bugs." Whatever bug could he be describing? Your child will discover and guess what that bug is and why the little bo... morey has picked him to be his all time favourite. The drama and suspense surrounding that find will reinforce the fact that most kids although frightened by something will come back again and again to take a peek at the culprit just for the thrill of it and therefore will come back again and again to read this fun book. I am sure both you and your child will be delighted with this book.
review 2: Dodd’s latest installment is sure to make bug lovers of us all. Follow the fearless young, curly haired narrator as he explores all types of bugs like “springy jumpy leapy bugs” or “whiny-buzzy-sound bugs” found in the grass, under logs, in the sky and even at a picnic. Simple strings of choice adjectives move the story along at a great read-a-loud pace and the bouncy rhythm never misses a beat. Dodd’s language is as explosive and colorful as her full spread illustrations. Using bright, bold colors and thick black outlines amidst a variety of textures truly captures the details of the book’s creepy, crawly subjects without the scare factor. Dodd is careful to use large, almost inquisitive eyes for all the bugs, reassuring younger readers who may feel apprehensive around the real things. Even the “stripy swipey sting bugs” appear friendly enough to picnic with. Young children will love spotting their favorite bugs like butterflies and lightning bugs, which are easily recognizable, and will squeal along with the narrator at the final hairy encounter. Pair with staples like Denise Fleming’s Beetle Bop (2007) or Bob Barner’s Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! (1999) for an insect filled story time. less

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