INSECT BOOKS

INSECT BOOKS

Ohio weather hasn't been the most cooperative for nature walks/outside activities. It's been chilly and rainy. On days like today, it's great to bring the nature walk inside! Usborne has some great resources to help that happen.

Lift-the-flap Bugs and Butterflies can be used well with a range of ages. For littler ones name what is on the outside of the flap and just say in your own simple words what is happening. This is a little meatier of a lift the flap book, so it works well for a little older child. But the real question is do any of us really grow out of lift the flaps? I know I haven't!

The Big Bug Search is not your simple search and find book. It is challenging! Usborne is king at showing just little parts of bugs with the rest hidden by foliage or other obstructions. If I handed my fourth grader this book to do on her own, she would quickly become frustrated if I expected her to complete a page. I would do one of two things. One, set a timer for 10 minutes and see what your child can find on their own or sit down and hunt with your child. I can attest that some of these little bugs are not easy to locate!