Questions About The Grouchy Ladybug: A Classic Picture Book from the Author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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As an adult, I picked up this message: Don't pick a fight with someone bigger and stronger than you, because they probably won't back down. Did anyone else pick up that message?

Rachelle Boisjoli I picked up the message that it's ok to pick fights and to bluff/boast your way out of a fight. I really hated this book. Adults might find it funny, …moreI picked up the message that it's ok to pick fights and to bluff/boast your way out of a fight. I really hated this book. Adults might find it funny, but I don't find it appropriate for children.(less)

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what age group is this book recommended for?

Twos Bothell Not two year olds. I flipped through it after my kids picked it out at the library bus. The phrase “wanna fight?” was not something I wanted to teach …moreNot two year olds. I flipped through it after my kids picked it out at the library bus. The phrase “wanna fight?” was not something I wanted to teach my kids and have them bring that back home. Would work for older kids who are not copying everything.(less)

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What did the grouchy ladybug do that day?

Chris Picked fights with every creature on the planet.

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who is the illustrate of grouchy ladybug?

Chris Eric Carle, of course!

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What happened when the two ladybugs landed on the same leaf? Why?

Johnny The grouchy lady bug told the other one to buzz off, it challenged him, and he ended up leaving instead because he said he'd go find someone bigger to…moreThe grouchy lady bug told the other one to buzz off, it challenged him, and he ended up leaving instead because he said he'd go find someone bigger to pick a fight with.

<spoiler>Shouldn't you be reading the book itself, instead of trying to get others to do your homework for you?</spoiler>(less)

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