Bugs Don't Hug
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Bugs Don't Hug

Written by Heather L. Montgomery · Illustrated by Stephen Stone

This book compares and contrasts the daily lives of bugs with those of humans.

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32 pages· 435 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the unexpected world of insect parenting, where some bugs clean, feed, and even hug their young. Dive into this fascinating look at how these tiny creatures mirror human family life, perfect for curious minds and nature lovers.

From the publisher

Meet the mamas and papas of the insect world in this fresh and funny nonfiction look at how bugs are like us from popular science author and teacher Heather Montgomery. Most insects don’t take care of their young, but some do–in surprising ways. Some bugs clean up after their messy little ones, cater to their picky eaters, and yes–hug their baby bugs. A fun and clever look at parenting in the insect world, perfect for backyard scientists and their own moms and dads.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
435
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
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Stories behind the story

What do you hope children enjoy about the bug kids?

I hope children (and the adults who read with them) will enjoy all the crazy antics of these bug kids and all of the care the bug mommies and daddies provide.

Did you have a specific audience in mind when you created this book?

Kids who love bugs and parents who didn't think they did...

What should kids do with this book?

Give a hug and read the book to a bug!

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505315
Publication
Published
January 1, 2018
First published
September 18, 2018
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Type set in Helenita by Rodrigo Araya Salas
Illustration details
Illustrations created by combining expressive lines, hand-painted textures, and a bright, bold color palette in Photoshop
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580898164
LCCN
2017012705
OCLC
992437707

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