The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

Written by Eric Carle

A clumsy beetle struggles to flip over. Can he succeed?

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,901 ratings

32 pages· 478 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

A young click beetle finds himself stuck on his back, unable to flip over. Seeking guidance from a wise old beetle, he learns the art of perseverance. Despite repeated failures, the little beetle's determination never wavers. Will he finally master the flip and find his footing? This charming tale of resilience and achievement unfolds with vibrant illustrations and a unique interactive element, inviting readers to cheer for the beetle's success. Discover if the clumsy beetle can overcome his challenge and somersault into triumph.

From the publisher

A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. “Look at me,” says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud CLICK and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can’t get the hang of it–or can he? In the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement complete with an ingenious fiber-optic microchip that truly gives voice to the valiant little beetle as it CLICKs its way through the colorful pages and somersaults into your heart.

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