What the Ladybug Heard
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

What the Ladybug Heard

By Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks (Illustrator)

Part of the What the Ladybug Heard series

A tiny ladybug thwarts a plan to steal the farm's prize cow.

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32 pages· 520 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On a bustling farm, two thieves plot to steal the prized cow, but they overlook the quietest resident—the clever ladybug. As the animals cluck, moo, and neigh, the ladybug devises a plan to outsmart the intruders. Will her silent strategy save the day? Dive into this delightful barnyard mystery where the smallest creature makes the biggest impact. Join the farm's lively cast and cheer for the ladybug's cunning as she turns the tables on the unsuspecting thieves. Can the ladybug's plan succeed against all odds?

From the publisher

Although much quieter than the farm animals that moo, cluck or oink, a gentle ladybug is instrumental in foiling a plan to steal the farm’s prize-winning cow. By the author of The Gruffalo.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
520
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD430L
Themes & topics
Books about farmsBooks about stealingBooks about animalsBooks about farm animalsBooks about animal sounds
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
137196
Publication
Published
May 11, 2010
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805090284

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