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This is such a delightful book for young readers! The illustrations are adorable and juxtapose that informative tone of the book well. This is a great book for any child who is curious about the bugs out there in the world. Bella is a really fun character that kids will love!

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This is a book for curious kids, who loves exploring outdoor and learning. Here, in the form of a story of a girl named Bella who loves bugs, we learn about many bugs, where to find them, their cycle of life, and so many more practical things kids can do. It's interesting though, to know how the nature works, and for kids who questions about so many things, this is the book.

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Bella loves bugs and plans to be an entomologist. In this book, she shares information and why she loves bugs.

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Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not paid for this review.

"Bella Loves Bugs" is an adorable book. This book is about a little girl named Bella who loves bugs. She loves learning about different bugs, catching them, and taking care of them. I think this book would be perfect for your little one if they have a fear of bugs. I was that kid when I was little. I was afraid of any bug no matter how big or small they were. This book shows kids that bugs help us and that they won't hurt us as long as we respect them. It is jam packed with information about all different kinds of bug, what they do, what they eat, and how they interact with us and other types of bugs. The illustrations are adorable and bright and are sure to catch a child's attention. I highly recommend this one to any kid that loves bugs or kids who feel the opposite about bugs.

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This book is a must for any bookshelf. I loved all the information given about Bugs by Bella and the pictures are cute too. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Amazing illustrations with excellent descriptions.

I wish I had this when I was back in school doing my science club card as it would have been so helpful.

Now, I could never have been as fascinated with bugs like Bella but I sure would have feared them less.
Educational and fascinating all at once.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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What a fun, fact-filled book this is. Bella is a little girl who is very interested in bugs, and we go on an adventure with her to find lots and lots of bugs. There is a lot of interesting information and knowledge in the book, and amazing graphics. My daughter and I learned a lot from this book, so I highly recommend it!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Happy Yak for a free digital copy.

As someone who is not a fan of bugs, this book maybe made me appreciate them a bit more. And it's super informative while being fun for kids to learn about all types of bugs and safe ways to interact with them. I definitely recommend this book for any tiny budding scientist.

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This is a cute story that would be great used in the primary classroom in a unit about insects. It is full of interesting information in an easy to understand format.

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Bella Loves Bugs is a fiction book that has lots of great non-fiction information within. The story is about a little girl who enjoys studying bugs and throughout the story there are many opportunities for readers to learn about certain species of insects as well as what tools might be necessary if you want to study bugs yourself. At the end of the story there is information about how to be a "bug hero" but being kind and protecting bugs and other wildlife. The story is also set in "Forest School" which normalizes the idea that children can learn in different contexts other than the typical classroom with four walls.

The pictures are colourful and detailed and the text is divided into small chunks which makes it seem less daunting to young readers. There are also onomatopoeias and other fun words that are written in larger, bolded fonts throughout the pages. This book contains non-fiction text features such as diagrams, drawings, labels, text boxes and bolded vocabulary words. The only thing that is missing, in my opinion is a glossary or index. As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see my students reading and enjoying this book. I would recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the 4-9 age range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book!

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I loved this book! As a childminder and parent, I really enjoyed the dual aspect of fiction and non fiction. The characters were friendly and brought the facts to life. The illustrations of the bugs were great and I know my children would use them to spot wildlife in the garden or out and about.

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A fun informative read about bugs. We follow Bella along for the day we’re she discovers many different insects.
We learn about each of the ones we encounter something. There are even some tips and tricks, to help you if you want to trap and study the bugs yourself. There is also a spider that is coming along with us and she has always something to say.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

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A fun-fact kind of fun, informative read about different bugs with basic colourful illustrations which I feel is quite educational for the young readers.

Love the presentation. It's minimal, clean and cute as well.

Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group Frances Lincoln Children's, for the advance reading copy.

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A great book for curious bug-lovers! Packed with bug facts, this story follows a young girl, Bella, as she discovers different types of bugs all around her and what they are up to. She shares facts and tips about the bugs, and how to be kind and take care of them in their environment or if they get trapped in your home.

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A wonderful book about a little girl who loves bugs! I love the enthusiastic and educational tone of this one. The illustrations are vibrant and wonderful. Kids who are interested in insects will really enjoy this one. This might also be good for children who are afraid of bugs. It's a little long for 3 year olds, but kids ages 4-6 would probably love it. It goes a little in depth and provides basic information about ethical bug care and why insects are vital to our environment.

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If you are looking for a colorful, engaging, and instructive children's book about various types of insects, this book is for you. The colorful illustrations make clear similarities and differences in common and uncommon insects. Any young bug explorer will love this book.

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"Bella Loves Bugs" is a wonderfully informative introduction to entomology for young kids. It touches on a range of relevant topics such as lifecycles, eusociality, and ecological relevance.

The illustrations are great and the text uses simple, age appropriate terms.

This is a perfect introduction to insects and due to its informative nature, I feel I could read it to my kids several times without getting bored.

I look forward to adding a copy to our family bookcase.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Do you have a child who loves bugs? This is the book for them. Learn all about the different kinds of bugs that Bella comes across as she explores. Learn what you need to pack in order to explore bugs and what safety precautions you need to take, in a child friendly way. The illustrations are bright and colorful, while accurate to the insects included.

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What a cute way to discover bugs!

This was a pretty illustrated book about Bella who goes out and explores the different types of bugs there is.

You get to know what to have with you on a trip out, such a scrapbook and an ID guide. Throughout the book you get to see different types of bugs, everything from ants, to beetles, and so much more. It’s like an adventure in the book!

I’d recommend this to bug lovers, children (and adults!) who are curious about bugs (if you are an adult like me and want to see illustrated bugs, this is the one! Some bugs is scary, I’m going to admit that, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to learn more about them).

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Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for presenting me with an ARC of this book in exchange of a honest review.

BELLA LOVES BUGS is a very insightful story about insects. This had way more useful content than I'd expected and I was honestly surprised. This would be a very great book if you want to teach your kids more about the world of insects or if they're interested. This book covers many insects—common or uncommon—and shines light on many of their special characteristics.

The only thing I didn't like was that the format was a bit off, and made a little hard to read. Other than that, I greatly enjoyed this short story.

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