Book Series · 4 Books

The Bug Diaries Books

In order from Diary of a Fly to Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet.

The Bug Diaries series is a set of 4 picture books by Doreen Cronin, published between 1996 and 2013. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Diary of a Fly
Diary of a Spider
Diary of a Worm
Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet
Diary of a Fly
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Diary of a Fly
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Diary of a Fly

By Doreen Cronin, Harry Bliss (Illustrator)

A tiny fly dreams of becoming a superhero despite her size.

32 pages· 639 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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The complete set

The Bug Diaries Series

4 books · Published 1996–2013

Series
Sale price
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Diary of a Fly

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A tiny fly dreams of becoming a superhero despite her size.

Diary of a Spider

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A spider's diary reveals a world of sticky webs and unexpected friendships.

Diary of a Worm

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

A worm's diary reveals a world where homework is edible and baths are optional.

Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Worm and friends search for the perfect birthday gift for their teacher.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2014

Nat the Gnat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Worm must find the missing class pet before anyone notices.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bug Diaries series?

There are 4 books in the Bug Diaries series. It began with Diary of a Fly in 1996, and the newest book, Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Bug Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Bug Diaries book is the longest?

Diary of a Worm is the longest book in the series at 693 words (40 pages).

Which Bug Diaries book is the shortest?

Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet is the shortest at 471 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Bug Diaries to life.

01

Doreen Cronin

Author
02

Harry Bliss

Illustrator

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