Bugs & Spiders

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 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....

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

An updated version of The Cricket in Times Square, the timeless children's classic featuring a business-savvy mouse, a kind alley cat, and a talented country cricket, featuring a new foreword and revisions by YA author Stacey Lee....

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....

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!

A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow.

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

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....

The Spanish translation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Philomel) preserves the original simplicity and the appealing use of repetition and rhythm....

Boy and fly meet and so begins a very funny friendship in this tale filled with hyperbole, puns, and slapstick from Tedd Arnold....

Facing a world dually altered by climate change and those who profit from it, Yolanda Cicerón will have to fight to save the last known beehive from extinction in this stirring new adventure by award-winning author Pablo Cartaya.

Born into a world of endless skies, natural wonders, and friends waiting to be found–a mayfly, with only a single day to live, flies high into the beauty of it all....

Eleven-year-old Leo is an "armchair adventurer." This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can’t argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a risk-taker....

This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again....

Show Mom just how much she means with this audiobook from the World of Eric Carle. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors Mother's Day and celebrates incredible parents everywhere....

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

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....

Marcus is in trouble. He didn’t think his friend Laurence would actually believe him when he said that his super brainy aunt built the very first time machine. He only made up the story in a spur-of-the-moment bid to win a silly argument....

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

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

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"....

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....

A very clever, funny story from the author of the prize-winning The Gruffalo. Maybe butterfly can help little monkey find his mum....

This ageless story introduces us to a caterpillar named Fear. Fear is afraid of everything - the other critters who share the garden, lightning storms, being bullied, and making new friends....

Scaredy Smurf is afraid of heights, the water, the dark … and just about everything! So when he sees a big spider, naturally he’s terrified. Until he realizes the spider is just as frightened of him as he is of it! Soon Scaredy Smurf and the spider are best friends, and they surprise everyone! This gently spooky story is perfect for Halloween or anytime for Smurfs fans.

In a world full of Singing Cocoa Butterflies with voices so joyful you would want to shout and dance all about!

Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

Spid the Spider Is Having a Day Off is the first book in the Spid the Spider series. In this book, Spid meets some interesting and wonderful characters, including his Girlfriend Bid and Herman the Harvestman, amongst others.

Dive into a world of wonder and delight with "Bedtime Bites"! This enchanting collection of 8 short stories will captivate young listeners ages 8-10 and spark their imagination before bedtime. Each chapter introduces a different magical creature—from a sleepy sloth with the power to put people to sleep, to a dazzling dancing firefly, to a color-changing chameleon and more! Through these whimsical tales, children will discover fascinating facts, develop empathy and problem-solving skills, embrace the joy of listening, spark imagination and wonder, and also enjoy quality family time!

The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don’t be fooled by their small size, many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world’s tiniest killers.

Murder hornets are big! They are the largest hornet on Earth. Also called Asian giant hornets, these fierce insects will eat bees and wasps. Young listeners will enjoy learning all the facts about murder hornets.

Clive the spider lives a quiet life in an old pair of boots that once belonged to grandad. But when Albert Spindler, the owner of the boots, finds the name Montgomery inside them, he thinks he has struck gold. He believes the boots are a rare relic from Monty, the legendary World War Two hero. He decides to take them to London and sell them at Sotheby’s Auction House. But things don’t go as planned. Along the way, Clive faces many dangers, including a near-fatal plunge into the Thames. He has to use his wit and cleverness to stay alive.

When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences.

Rowdy Randy is the toughest cowgirl around. Never mind that this broncobuster is a horsefly. She acts taller than any tall tale. She might be easy to overlook, but Rowdy Randy definitely can't be ignored. She spends her days buzzing and biting all the creatures in her path, all the while stirring up a whole heap of trouble. Saddle up, hold on tight for a story that'll jangle your spurs & blow your cowboy hat clean off.

In this reimagining of Aesop’s well known fable, a lone ant finds beauty in the grasshopper’s music, and inspires her entire colony to take up percussion. Yet, in spite of the richness that music brings to their lives, she has trouble convincing her fellow ants that the grasshopper’s dedication to his art still counts as a work, or that he deserves their help when winter comes.

Head lice is a common childhood problem. The bugs can spread from child to child easily, but they are just as easy to get rid of. This audiobook will help young listeners learn about head lice and what they can do to keep the itchy insects off their heads.

Bugs are everywhere! From large beetles to tiny gnats, bugs come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Find out all about bug types, behaviors, life cycles, and more in this fact-filled book.

Ants are busy little creatures, and these smarty ants are extra busy using their math skills! They are ready to build one gigantic home, filled with everything an ant could want. But what happens when disaster strikes?