The Grouchy Ladybug

By Eric Carle

Part of the The Grouchy Ladybug series

A grouchy ladybug learns the value of friendship and good manners on her journey.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 35,494 ratings

48 pages· 827 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join the Grouchy Ladybug on a whimsical journey as she encounters various animals, each bigger than the last. Her bad temper and refusal to share or be polite lead to unexpected lessons. Will she discover that being grouchy isn't the best way to make friends? This vibrant tale introduces young readers to concepts of time, size, and shape, while exploring the importance of kindness and friendship. Dive into a world where a testy ladybug learns that maybe, just maybe, a little politeness can go a long way. Celebrate her 20th birthday with this colorful, larger edition.

From the publisher

It’s the Grouchy Ladybug’s 20th birthday. To celebrate, we are introducing a new, larger format edition with brighter, more colorful pages created from Eric Carle’s original artwork using the latest reproduction technology. The Grouchy Ladybug is bigger and brigher, as irascible but irresistable as ever and will surely delight new generations of readers, as well as her devoted fans of all ages. Happy Birthday, Grouchy Ladybug!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 48
Words: 827
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 560L

Themes & topics

Books about bugs and insects Books about social themes Books about manners and etiquette Books about animals Books about habits and behavior

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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4.3

“While I absolutely adore Eric Carle's books in general and particularly his signature illustration style, the repetitiveness of the wording in this story is great for young readers but becomes a little painful as a read aloud. This book is great for reinforcing telling time (with the clock in the corner of each page showing what time it is) and introduces kids to a host of bugs and then increasingly larger animals. Is it better to fight or to share? The grouchy ladybug might just learn a thing or two.”

Marmee

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