Books About Wasps

The Best Wasps Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about wasps? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Wasps

Hornet vs. Wasp
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Hornet vs. Wasp

By Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator) · Who Would Win? series

A hornet and a wasp engage in a fierce battle, with the hornet emerging victorious and eating the wasp.

32 pages· 1,677 words· Est. 19 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 413 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the fierce world of hornets and wasps as they clash in an epic battle. Discover their anatomy, behavior, and unique abilities. Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling insect face-off? Packed with facts and vivid illustrations, this book invites readers to explore the fascinating lives of these formidable creatures and predict the outcome of their showdown.
The Nest
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 10–18 · 2027

The Nest

By Kenneth Oppel, Susan Kao (Illustrator)

A worried boy is offered a dangerous deal by a queen who visits his dreams.

232 pages
3.5 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Summary: Steve's summer is full of worries: his newborn brother is fighting to survive, his parents are struggling, and a wasp's nest looms from the eaves. When a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams offering to fix the baby, all he has to do is say yes. A graphic-novel adaptation of Kenneth Oppel's gothic middle-grade novel.
Wasps
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$3121
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Wasps

By Jessica Coupé · Everything About Bugs series

Why do so many stinging insects wear such bright warning colors?

24 pages
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Library Binding
Summary: Many wasps have bright colors on their bodies that warn other animals to leave them alone. This early nonfiction book introduces young readers to wasps with simple text and close-up photos, covering their body parts, where they live, what they eat and the role they play in nature.
Wasps
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$2845
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Wasps

By Martha E.H. Rustad · World of Insects series

Discover the insects that chew wood into paper to build their nests.

24 pages
3.5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Simple text and photographs introduce wasps to beginning readers: how they chew plants and wood into a paste that hardens into paper, build different kinds of nests, use their stingers and help protect plants.
Is It a Honeybee or a Wasp?
Picture Book

Is It a Honeybee or a Wasp?

By Susan B. Katz · Look-alike Animals series

Is it a honeybee or a wasp? Discover their surprising differences.

32 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 8 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Buzzing past your ear, is it a honeybee or a wasp? Both can sting, but their differences are fascinating. Dive into this vibrant picture book to explore their unique traits and uncover what sets these striped insects apart. Perfect for curious early learners eager to distinguish between these buzzing creatures.
Dung Beetle vs. Tarantula Hawk
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$2560
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Dung Beetle vs. Tarantula Hawk

Animal Battles series

Dung beetle vs. tarantula hawk: who wins the ultimate insect showdown?

24 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 7 ratings
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Summary: In a thrilling insect showdown, discover what happens when a mighty dung beetle faces off against a fierce tarantula hawk. With vivid photos and intriguing facts, explore their secret weapons and size up the contenders. Will strength or sting prevail in this epic battle? Dive into the world of these fascinating creatures and find out who emerges victorious.
Bees and Wasps
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$470
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1998

Bees and Wasps

By David Cutts, Dane Cutts, Janice Kinnealy (Illustrator) · I Can Read About series

Discover the hidden world of bees and wasps.

46 pages· 1,983 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
3.5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Uncover the fascinating differences between bees and wasps. Dive into the lives of honeybees, explore the art of beekeeping, and learn about the intriguing world of hornets. What secrets do these buzzing creatures hold?
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