What a wonderful and engaging book!

The illustrations (that cover!) are absolutely beautiful and I love the attention to detail in all the insects and their dwellings.

My little loves all things nature and we have a lot of books about the outdoors, creatures, animals etc - we will definitely be adding this to our collection! She is only 3 so was most interested in the photos and basic information, along with the little stories - but I know this is one of those gems which will grow with her for sure. As she gets older and learns how to read herself, I can already see how she will be able to learn new things each time she reads it, and engage with it in different ways.

Thank you to the author, Frances Lincoln Children's Books and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Luna the ladybug guides the reader through this amazing children's book, and looks at all kinds of different bugs. Lots of facts and interesting details, interspersed with stories and legends that people around the world have told to explain their understanding of the natural world. The illustrations are fantastic - this is a book that will be taken down and read again and again. I also loved the section at the end, with activities to help ladybugs.

Book Review: The Secret Life of Bugs by Moira Butterfield

Rating: 4/5 Stars

"The Secret Life of Bugs" by Moira Butterfield is a delightful and educational book that aims to inspire the next generation to appreciate and care for the world of bugs around them. Through a charming narrative led by Luna, a friendly ladybird, children are introduced to the fascinating world of insects, from tiny featherwing beetles to the impressive giant stick insect and goliath beetles.

What sets this book apart is its combination of engaging stories and fun facts about bugs, making it a perfect choice for young readers who are curious about nature. The incorporation of magical folklore tales from different parts of the world adds an enchanting touch to the learning experience.

One of the standout features of "The Secret Life of Bugs" is its beautiful illustrations that capture the essence of bug life in intricate detail. The artistic portrayal not only enhances the reading experience but also encourages children to immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world.

Moreover, Butterfield skillfully weaves in important messages about environmental conservation, highlighting the threats that insects face due to pollution and climate change. By using the character of Ladybug as a guide, the book successfully conveys the significance of caring for all living creatures, no matter how small.

Overall, "The Secret Life of Bugs" is a charming and visually appealing book that blends natural history with a touch of fantasy, making it a delightful read for children interested in exploring the beauty of the insect kingdom. With its engaging content and captivating illustrations, this book is sure to spark a lifelong love for bugs and instill a sense of environmental responsibility in young readers.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

This was an adorable and informative introduction to insects. With Luna the lady bug as our guide, readers learn about the characteristics that all insects share, as well as some differences between insect species. There are special sections for the largest and the smallest insects, and sections for unique characteristic that make some insects super special. Young nature lovers will likely enjoy learning about insects while reading this book.

What a lovely little book!!
My kids love bugs so this book was a hit. We learned so many new things, and the illustrations were beautiful.

This is great! I like how the topics are organized. Each page compares one aspect of bug features, such as what different bugs use to smell, or how different bugs build. This compare and contrast helps kids learn not only individual facts, but about how the insect world works together in its diversity. Though there is quite a bit of information stuffed into this relatively short volume, it feels bite size and not overwhelming. For older children, real photographs might be an advantage, but these colorful, cute illustrations are perfect for engaging young ones. My five year old and I are having a lot of fun reading this together (I might even be enjoying it more than her!), and I think older children reading on their own would also appreciate this book. What a gift to gain a little more wonder for the masterful creation we see all around us, especially the creation that is right under all of our noses.

*Review copy courtesy of Netgalley

My 4yo loves learning about bugs and sea creatures so I picked up this for review and I fell in love! The illustrations are adorable. The cute mini facts on every page were fun to read and I even learned a thing or two myself about bugs! I immediately pre-ordered this on Amazon and I can't wait for her to read it herself!

This book is fantastic -- beautiful and so informative! If you love the Usborne type books, this one will be right up your alley. The illustrations are gorgeous and engaging and help readers understand the content. The book covers a lot about bugs but in an engaging way where there are no large chunks of text. I think this would be an amazing gift for kiddos who love bugs, particularly with a bug house, bug kit, or even just a magnifying glass. It would be a perfect addition to any public library, elementary library, or elementary classroom, particularly for units on nature or bugs! Definitely recommend and want to purchase!

5 plus plus
This is an amazing educational and informative book on insects (no worries no spiders here, spiders are not insects). It is very well done with short paragraphs with poignant information dispersed and well designed on the page with illustrations to make absorption of all information easier to read. It has great legends, short stories, and fables to go with the scientific facts and interesting facts that I didn't know about. The book doesn't have many pages but explores many themes and subjects related to insects in a succinct but efficient way. There's even a page dedicated to awards, best builders, or even best teamwork. The way the science is presented with cute illustrations and witty presentation makes this a very useful resource and even the most deadly yucky insect is presented to us as cute and indispensable. Ladybug Luna is presenting us the insects, in and out of water, tiny or gigantic, there is plenty to respect and plenty that lives in a perfect ecosystem with us. I recommend it to every classroom, house, or library. A series to keep close.
Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this e-Arc.

For fans of Moira Butterfield like me, this is another gem to enjoy with kids. There are so many facts about bugs that even adults did not know, and it's such a fantastic experience browsing through this book with my kid to find out about the secret life of bugs.

The Secret Life of Bugs grabbed my attention at first because of the beautiful cover. I love the bright colors! The rest of the book is equally gorgeous. Educational and fun books are great for little readers. The world really does need bugs, and this is the perfect telling of that fact. My two nephews would love this book.

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a sweet nonfiction book about bugs. The stories added are a nice touch and there is also a lot of information about each bug featured. I think this would work best for younger elementary kids. My 8 year old was ready for something a little more in-depth whereas this held my 6 year olds attention. If you have a younger kid who like bugs, this would be a good book for them.

This is one of the most educational books I’ve read in a long time. I learned more about bugs and insects in the last 20 minutes that I did all through my education!
I’m already contemplating what wildflowers will help the little critters in my region for spring!
Follow Luna the Ladybug as she takes you through several insect facts and adorable cultural stories about the colors of butterflies to making do with what you have just like the ants. I loved the art and it was bright and colorful which is my favorite.

Fun book. The descriptions of bugs were clever and understandable and the illustrations are very eye catching. Thanks #NetGalley

This is the perfect book for any budding entomologist. The information is presented in a way that teaches the information but also keeps the child engaged with the text. This would also be the perfect book for teachers to use as a reference for a bug unit.

Absolutely LOVE this book. The Secret Life of Bugs has beautiful illustrations, great facts, interesting for anyone who picks it up. I love the fact that this book highlights how much we need insects. Easy way to engage children and cause interest and excitement about bugs. I would recommend to any teacher or parent. This is the type of book you buy and give away in mass. So happy to hear that this book is one of many in a series. More please!!!

Really lovely book with Luna the Ladybug taking on an informative journey through the world of bugs, with cute artwork and stories scattered between lots of facts.

The Secret Life of Bugs is a super cute and informative book that really stands out as something unique and special! There's so much wonderful information in this book, and the illustrations are all amazing! I loved looking through the pages and learning all the interesting facts and admiring the 5/5 layout and illustrations.

This book brings you on an adventure with Luna the ladybug, where she tells you all about herself and her insect friends.

This was an incredible and informative read. The book has a few short stories in, which I enjoyed. The pages were filled with facts and illustrations about bugs and I think a lot of kids (and adults too) can learn from it. Everything was explained really well and even the more difficult words were easy to understand.

I would definitely recommend this to teachers or parents with young kids or even to libraries who are looking for books for the younger audience.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful beginner bug book. There's quite a bit of information packed onto those pages (and the other little stories are fun too). The illustrations are beautiful and should help keep those young readers engaged.

I can't wait to have this one in our library!