Bug & Insect Books for 3–5 Year Olds

20 bug and insect books for 3–5 year olds, picked from the 38 bug and insect books in our review library. Bugs are the science lab in every backyard — tiny, strange, and completely fascinating up close. Most picks here are picture books; every one links to our full review with age fit and where to buy.

Cover of I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)

I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)

Eric Carle

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Celebrate Dad by saying “I Love You” with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful mini-hardcover featuring Eric Carle's joyful illustrations. The perfect gift for birthdays, new dads, Father’s Day, or any day! Dad… You are easy to talk to And you’re fun

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Ten Little Caterpillars (Classic Board Books)

Bill Martin Jr.

From two of the beloved and bestselling creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes a Classic Board Book introducing young readers to counting with incredibly cute caterpillars. The first little caterpillar crawled into a bower. The second little caterpillar wriggled up a flower. Rhythmic text and dyn

Cover of Dont Ever Laugh at a Ladybug A Bee-Rilliant Pop-Up Book by Harriet Evans

Dont Ever Laugh at a Ladybug A Bee-Rilliant Pop-Up Book by Harriet Evans

Harriet Evans

Don't bother any bugs or creep out the creepy-crawlies in this pop-up collection of interesting insects and other animal friends found in the yard! Don't bother any bugs or creep out the creepy-crawlies in this collection of interesting insects and other animal friends found in the yard! It's a flit

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The Very Hungry Caterpillars Eid A Lift-the-Flap Book by Eric Carle

Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions. In this interactive, lift-the-flap take on the classic story, children can search for everyone's favorite caterpillar. Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book l

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Pop-Up Butterflies Beautiful Interactive Pop-Up Butterflies for Young Kids

Laura Cowan

Celebrate the beauty of butterflies as they flit and flutter off the pages of this book. Incredible pop-ups show butterflies actually moving their wings, emerging from a chrysalis and migrating in clouds right off the page. Learn how butterflies' wings can help them hide or dazzle predators, witness

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On One Flower Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks

Anthony D. Fredericks

"A child finds a goldenrod flower and, looking closely, discovers a whole community of insects on it. Includes "field notes" of facts about these animals and their relationships, plus resources for further study"--Provided by publisher.

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Worm and Butterfly Are Friends Always Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1

Kaz Windness

Best friends Worm and Butterfly must spend time apart in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book—the sequel to Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends. Worm and Butterfly are best friends. Worm says best friends stick together, but Butterfly has to fly somewhere warm for wi

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Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1

Kaz Windness

A worm and a caterpillar are best friends and when one of them is about to go through a big change, they both learn what is inside is what counts.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! A sturdy and beautiful book to give as a gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book edition is the perfect

Cover of How to Bee Kind An Inspiring Childrens Book About Empathy by Felicity P. Hallson

How to Bee Kind An Inspiring Childrens Book About Empathy by Felicity P. Hallson

Felicity P. Hallson

Empathy triggers compassion and kindness.5-year-old Mili is super brave. She loves playing in her garden with her friends. But one day, a swarm of scary dragonflies broke their fun! Trying to rescue her friends, Mili rushed everyone into the house. But before they shut out all the pesky pests, one i

Cover of The Backyard Bug Book for Kids Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities

The Backyard Bug Book for Kids Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities

Lauren Davidson

Crawl into the wonderful world of bugs—a fun photographic adventure for kids ages 3 to 5 Take your child on an educational adventure bursting with the kinds of colorful photographs you need in bug books for kids. The Backyard Bug Book for Kids has everything you’d want in bug books for kids: a story

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Bedtime Stories (12 Book Set ) (Early Learning) by Little Grasshopper Books

Little Grasshopper Books

This Little Grasshopper collection includes 12 board books with art based on traditional stories. Simple short stories will delight toddlers. The small thick pages make these books easy to hold. Read favorite stories such as Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood, and City Mouse, Country Mouse. Say goo

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Aesop the Ant and the Grasshopper & the Fox and the Crow

Aesop Aesop

This vibrant graphic novel adaptation breathes fresh visual life into two classic fables, "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Fox and the Crow," making them highly accessible for children just beg...

Cover of Ants at the Picnic Counting by Tens (Know Your Numbers) by Michael Dahl

Ants at the Picnic Counting by Tens (Know Your Numbers) by Michael Dahl

Michael Dahl

Go on a picnic with lots of ants and learn to count by tens.

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All About Nature Animals, Insects, Plants, and More!

Huda Harajli

This is the first book in a brand-new series featuring TONS of awesomely incredible, weird, and crazy facts! Did you know crickets have ears on their knees? That snakes never close their eyes? Or that no plant has black flowers? Discover these incredible facts and more in the first Fact Attack book,

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Busy Busy Bees Clean Up! (School Time Songs) by Jonathan Peale

Jonathan Peale

After a day of school, your classroom can be a mess. Have fun buzzing around and cleaning up as you sing along with Busy, Busy Bees Clean Up! Learn how to be respectful in class and at school with playful School Time Songs.

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Martin Makes a Dinosaur Cake (Red Beetle Childrens Picture Books Ages 3-8)

Lisette Starr

This charming picture book follows a young baker's creative journey as he attempts to craft the ultimate dinosaur cake for his mother's birthday. Through vibrant illustrations and playful rhyming tex...

Cover of My Little Library Stories of Jesus (12 Board Books) by Little Grasshopper Books

My Little Library Stories of Jesus (12 Board Books) by Little Grasshopper Books

Little Grasshopper Books

This Little Grasshopper Books collection includes 12 board books with art based on the life and teachings of Jesus. The simple stories will delight babies and toddlers. Whimsical illustrations bring the stories to life. The small sturdy board books are great for little fingers! - 3x3 inches each. Th

Cover of The Math Adventurers Go Looking for Bugs Building Multiplication Skills

The Math Adventurers Go Looking for Bugs Building Multiplication Skills

Sital Gorasia Chapman

Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about multiplication and discover that math is everywhere they look. This educational book for 5-7 year olds introduces multiplication through an adventure story featuring two robots as they search for bugs. Characterful illustrat

Cover of Miles Morales Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)

Miles Morales Shock Waves (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel)

Justin A. Reynolds

An original middle grade graphic novel starring Brooklyn's Spider-Man, Miles Morales, from bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spi