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Ladybug Girl Kindle Edition

by Jacky Davis (Author), David Soman (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 533 ratings
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The first hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series, which encourages independence and creative play, and celebrates imagination for every preschool child!
 
When Lulu puts on her ladybug costume, she becomes Ladybug Girl, a superhero who uses her imagination to have adventures right in her own backyard. Her dog, Bingo the basset hound, is always by her side and the two prove that they are not too little to explore nature, build forts, and make their own big fun.
 
For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors individuality, creativity, and a love of the outdoors!

 

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Ladybug Girl
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Lexile measure
    AD520L
  7. Publisher
    Dial Books
  8. Publication date
    March 13, 2008
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  13. ISBN-13
    978-0803731950
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Festively dressed in red-and-black polka-dot wings, a red tutu, and antennas, Lulu is “Ladybug Girl,” and she’s ready for fun. Her parents, though, are busy, and her brother says that she’s too little to play with him and his friends. Venturing outside, accompanied by basset hound Bingo, Lulu makes up her own games—lifting rocks to help ants, making a fort—and discovers that she “feels as big as the whole outdoors.” This picture book will resonate with little ones, who, like Lulu, know the rewards of letting the imagination loose and finding new perspectives. The well-paced text effectively captures Lulu’s emotions and young voice, as do the colorful, detailed watercolor-ink illustrations that show Lulu's shifts from sighing disappointment to spunky exuberance. Witty touches, including expressive Bingo, add to the book’s appeal. An entertaining, positive story that shows how everyday activities can inspire creativity, fun, and self-confidence. Preschool-Grade 2. --Shelle Rosenfeld

About the Author

David Soman and Jacky Davis are a husband-and-wife creative team. They write the Ladybug Girl books together and Mr. Soman illustrates. The books are inspired by their own children and family experiences.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O9A4CVU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books (March 13, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12640 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 533 ratings

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    Jacky lives with her family, and a sweet rescue dog that resembles a lion-polar bear mix, in Rosendale, New York. Jacky and her husband, David Soman created the NYT Bestselling Ladybug Girl series together. For more on her work check out blackpolka.com or follow her on IG @jackydavis_dot

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Anna in PDX
5.0 out of 5 stars Ladybug Girl Showcases the Natural Wonder of Childhood
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2011
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My daughter, age 3 1/2, is a big fan of Ladybug Girl. She seems to identify with Ladybug Girl.

I am a big fan of Ladybug Girl because it showcases the natural wonders of childhood. Lulu "finds her own fun" outdoors - in this story, she doesn't need friends or toys or even a bicycle. She notices what is happening in nature, like the ants that are walking over a rock. She splashes in a puddle (she pretends it's a lake with a shark!) and she is very proud of herself for balancing on the downed tree in her backyard (by the way, I am totally jealous of Lulu's backyard).

This story unfolds in a very organic way - where Lulu is able to find her own fun using her imagination and her natural surroundings, and prove to herself that she's not a little kid, which is what her brother says she is.
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Duane
5.0 out of 5 stars A great girl power book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016
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Great book! There is a first-grade neighbor girl I've been working with on her reading and writing, and this was one of the books I got from the library for her for their summer reading program. The problem is, she loved it so much she wouldn't let me take it back. So I had to buy a copy for her so she would surrender the library's copy. It's an excellent example of what I call a "girl power" book, as it shows Ladybug Girl solving her own problems and creating her own activities. High recommended.
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Woody
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures and story
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
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My granddaughter loves these books. The pictures are great, especially the facial expressions and the stories all give a good message. I can't help but laugh at the family car. We had a blue Volvo station wagon in the '80s that looked just like what they have.
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L. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun adventures, one of our 2-yo daughter's favorites
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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Our daughter reaches for the ladybug series books all the time (a friend recommended them after seeing her dressed in her ladybug tutu and wings). She particularly loves seeing the dog joining in on all the adventures. The text is short enough for her to grasp and (almost) remember, at almost 2.5 years old. It prompts her to ask questions about the other characters and what's happening in the book. She seems to enjoy them, and I like reading them to her because they seem to encourage friendship, independence and imagination. Highly recommend.
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woxy
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Break from the Pretty Princesses
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2012
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My daughter is 3.5 and LOVES playing dress up and anything fairies or princesses. The problem is that most princess and fairy books have stories that are too fantastical, materialistic, or have a female character not find happiness until she finds a man. Ladybug Girl is the story of a girl that could be your neighbor or your child's best friend. She has an older brother who isn't always nice to her, a messy room, busy parents, a pet dog. But instead of complaining, creating a mess, or needing an adult or magic to have fun, Lulu/Ladybug Girl uses her imagination. She plays outside, she does deep thinking, she realizes that she is a strong, fabulous person without needing the approval of others. She is a strong, smart, creative child - an example I like sharing with my daughter. Not only that, the text is the perfect length for a bedtime story; there are "big" words to teach to my daughter, but enough "small" words to let her try reading the book on her own.
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J. Tomasino
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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I absolutely LOVE this book. This is perhaps the best, most empowering story for little girls that I have ever read. The best part is that my kids get so caught up in the storyline that they don't even notice all the good stuff they are getting from this book: Encouragement to play outside, create your own fun using your imagination, and believe that you "can do anything!" (All while wearing a tu-tu and wings:)
If I could, I would make sure that every single little girl out there was read this book at least once!
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AquaTofanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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My 4 year old fell in love w/LBG over the summer while visiting her older cousin. Ever since then it was all she wanted to read/talk about/act out. These books really struck a chord in her. I bought her two to get her started. She is saving up to buy the rest. Cannot recommend these books enough. All of them have differing empowering themes but aren't so overwhelming that they're redundant. Great storytelling and beautiful illustrations. Lulu is a great friend and role model.
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Ulyyf
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple story
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2010
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Lulu has the day to play by herself - mom and dad are busy, and her brother doesn't want her around.

So she DOES play by herself. She rescues ants. She climbs a log. She splashes in a puddle and counts Ls on the books. She proves to herself how big and grown-up she is.

I like that we see what she's really doing as she pretends. I've found that my nieces, when younger, often didn't understand more fantastical illustrations. They couldn't tell if the pictures showed what was REALLY happening or not, and it confused them. And I like that Lulu reacts realistically to her brother's comments that she's "too small" to play with him - "I'm not small, YOU are!"

I don't like that the inside front cover shows a picture of her dressed up as an "Indian". In this day and age, seriously? That's like dressing up in blackface or something. Not cool, not cool at all. When I saw this, I seriously considered giving the book away, but I decided that since this is the only time we see this and I don't typically spend much time poring over the inside cover anyway, it wasn't worth the effort. I'll probably send a note in to the publisher and author complaining, though. I doubt they had any ill intent, but that doesn't make the illustration inoffensive or acceptable.
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Top reviews from other countries

Tammy Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful book!
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2022
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This is a fun story that my little niece wants read over and over!
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Mrs I K
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2016
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Book arrived in perfect condition, thank you!
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ayelet rose gottlieb
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2017
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Love LBG and this book is extra fun with the oversize poster & the cut out dolls & outfits
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pamela.stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2015
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love it do does my niece
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BeaverFever
4.0 out of 5 stars For the ladybug theme birthday
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2018
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book is adequate as my daughter loves ladybugs. A relaxed story and is good a bedtime. One read through at a time is good enough for the kids and me.
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