The Grouchy Ladybug

The Grouchy Ladybug
By Eric Carle
Publisher/Date:HarperCollins 1997
# of Pages: 48
Reading Level: level 3
Genre: Picture


Summary:

This story begins with the Grouchy Ladybug meeting another ladybug on a leaf. The grouchy ladybug wants to fight with the other for the aphids. The grouchy ladybug decides to fight her, but then changes his mind saying that she's not big enough. So he goes out in search of someone who is big enough. at different time he meets different creatures including: a yellow jacket, stag beetle, praying mantis, sparrow, lobster, skunk, boa, hyena, gorilla, rhino, elephant, and a whale. at the end, he goes back to the leaf with the friendly ladybug. Then they share the aphids, and the grouchy ladybug learns her lesson.

Who Benefits from reading this book?

Any child will benefit from reading this book. it teaches many lessons such as, not to be grouchy, sharing, different animals and their sizes, time, and what ladybugs eat. This is another classic that every child should read or have read to them.

What problems could this book cause?

I don't see any problems with this book because it teaches a good lesson. the ladybug eventually learns her lesson so it's a good book for anyone to read. it's one of those that everyone who reads it, they remember and like it.

My Reaction:

Once again, this book is a classic. Besides the Hungry Caterpillar, this is my favorite book that Eric Carle has out. I think it teaches a lot, but it is also entertaining. I read this book to my nephew, and it was fun to talk about the different animals found throughout the book. this is definitely one of my favorites, and i recommend it to anyone.