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Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of ladybugs.

Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Dandelions, comes another delightful look at nature. Uncover the tiny world of the ladybug through vivid illustrations and words, along with a special section featuring fun ladybug facts.

A ladybug searches for the perfect spot to lay her eggs where her children will be safe when the emerge from their eggs, and have plenty to eat.

A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."

A detailed view of the small black and red ladybug that unobtrusively eats its weight in aphids and other crop-injuring insects.

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical features of ladybugs.

"Ladybug is so lazy that she doesn't know how to fly. She wants to find a new place to sleep and decides to ride on passing animals. But when she hops onto Elephant's trunk, she gets a big surprise!" -- Page [4] of cover.

Explains the life cycle of the ladybug as well as its variety of species.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, habits, and natural environment of the ladybug.

"Spotted little ladybugs crawling on a tree, flittering and fluttering - come play with me!"-- Back cover.