Bugs & Spiders

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree....

Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry....

A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand - not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But then the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly....

When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland....

Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City—the Times Square subway station.

One day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello"....

With just one bite, a wakeful flea atop a pile of sleeping creatures causes a commotion....

A treasury tailor-made for the holidays, perfect for the whole family to share! Four favorite "Very" stories from beloved author Eric Carle, with all-new recipes, activities, projects, and more....

When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light....

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies....

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies....

Anansi, one of the great folk heroes of the world, is saved from a terrible fate by his six sons....

Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever....

Stink’s spider phobia spurs his sister, Judy, and friend Webster to try some desensitization techniques - until a real-life encounter takes them by surprise - in a hilarious episode offering a bonus origami activity....

This is the diary of a spider who's a lot like you! He goes to school, but he also spins sticky webs and takes wind-catching lessons....

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito)....

This fast-paced mystery will have young readers on the edge of their seats as they root for boy and beetle....

The day-to-day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and who is not afraid to dream big, really big!

It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this barnyard adventure with The Hungry Caterpillar.

Listeners will laugh themselves silly as they learn to find their inner calm and settle for sleep—even when they wake in the night—as they also discover the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.

Whether there's a kid in your life with a budding interest in the smaller-scale world, around them or an interest in bugs of all shapes and sizes, this audiobook is sure to entertain and educate with the most important and exciting bug facts that there are to know! Let's dive in!

Perfect for Thanksgiving or any day of the year, this charming audiobook is the perfect way to tell loved ones "thanks!" This joyful audiobook follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar and celebrates all that makes us most thankful....

One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters. They wonder why Grasshopper isn’t as busy as they are. But Grasshopper - well, he is happy just walking down the road....

Follow the adventures of Buzz the bumblebee! Buzz is an adventurous little bee and always finds himself busy helping others....

How did YOU collect SO MUCH POLLEN??? I have sticky hairs EVERYWHERE! Oh! I'm not sticky enough. It's okay. You don't need to collect as much pollen as a bee. Just be a butterfly. Right. You're saying I need to be STICKIER.

It's a busy day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! From greeting the teacher to reading a book, get ready to celebrate learning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can lasts five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this barnyard adventure with The Hungry Caterpillar.

Spend a day in the snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Will didn’t plan to eat a stinkbug. But when his friend Darryl called new kid Eloy Herrera a racial slur, Will did it as a diversion. Now Will is Bug Boy, and everyone is cracking up inventing insect meals for him, like French flies and maggot-aroni and fleas.

Tim the baby blue ant faces his fear of cheese in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that cheese isn't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.

Bigs the spider was hungry and frustrated; no matter where he looked, there was no food in sight. One day, while chasing after a mischievous Dragonfly, he stumbled upon something extraordinary.

Die Geschichte erzählt von der Spinne Fräulein Langbein. Als der kleine Ludi sie eines Tages in der Wohnung entdeckt, erschrickt er vorerst fürchterlich und findet sie eklig, worüber sie sich sehr empört. Ludis Papa fängt sie schließlich mit einem Glas und einer Postkarte ein, jedoch nur, um sie zu retten und nach draußen zu befördern. Dabei erklärt er seinem Sohn, dass jedes Lebewesen seinen Platz und seine Bedeutung in der Natur hat, auch diejenigen, die wir erstmal als störend oder unheimlich empfinden.

Ein Faultier wird plötzlich fleißig, eine Wasserspinne erlebt ein Flussabenteuer und ein Osterhase wird bunt! Schlafen und essenFaultier Fritz schläft den ganzen Tag. Wenn er mal nicht schläft, frisst er sich voll. Das ist keine gute Vorbereitung auf das Leben. Die Eltern sind sehr in Sorge. Was sollen sie nur tun? Da kommt der Zufall ihnen zur Hilfe. Sehnsucht nach fremden Ländern Wega Wasserspinne wagt einen gefährlichen Ausflug und erlebt viele Abenteuer am und im Fluss.