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David Carter's Bugs Books

In order from How Many Bugs in a Box? to Snow Bugs.

The David Carter's Bugs series is a set of 12 picture books by David A. Carter, published between 1987 and 2009. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 20 pages.

How Many Bugs in a Box?
More Bugs in Boxes
Jingle Bugs
Alpha Bugs
Feely Bugs
Bugs That Go Bump in the Night
Bedtime Bugs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How Many Bugs in a Box?
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$1398
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1987

How Many Bugs in a Box?

Count the playful bugs hiding in each box.

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Summary: Open each vibrant box to discover a world of playful bugs waiting to be counted. From popping out to swimming, these colorful creatures promise endless fun and learning. How many bugs can you find?
The complete set

David Carter's Bugs Series

12 books · Published 1987–2009

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$1398

More Bugs in Boxes

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1990

Discover the colorful bugs hidden in a mysterious yellow box.

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$1398

Jingle Bugs

Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 1992

Discover a festive pop-up adventure perfect for Christmas Day.

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$1398

Alpha Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1994

Discover the alphabet with playful, interactive bugs.

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$1248

Feely Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1995

Explore a world of textured bugs in a tactile adventure.

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$1398

Bedtime Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1998

Zany bugs take baths, hear stories and make wishes as they get ready for bed.

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$999

Stinky Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1998

Lift each flap to find a bug with a surprising smell hiding underneath.

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$1248

Easter Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2001

Discover hidden bugs behind Easter eggs in a colorful hunt.

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$1398

Beach Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

Bugs hit the beach for a summer adventure with surprises at every turn.

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$1398

School Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

A crowd of silly bugs pops and pulls its way through a school day.

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$1398

Snow Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2009

Silly bugs pop up to enjoy snowflakes, ski lifts, hot cocoa and snow angels.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the David Carter's Bugs series?

There are 12 books in the David Carter's Bugs series. It began with How Many Bugs in a Box? in 1987, and the newest book, Snow Bugs, was published in 2009.

What ages are the David Carter's Bugs books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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