A Good Place

Written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Four insects seek a safe home amidst urban dangers.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 609 ratings

40 pages· 304 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly embark on a quest to find the perfect home. Each desires something different—flowers, leaves, dead wood, or ponds—but every promising spot is fraught with danger. As they navigate traffic and urban chaos, will they discover a place where nature thrives? Join these charming insects in a vibrant tale that explores the balance between city life and natural habitats, revealing how even small creatures can find a sanctuary in unexpected places.

From the publisher

From the creator of Maisy, a joyful picture book with a gentle environmental message finds four insect friends in search of a good place to live. Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot–with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves–they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.

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