Ugh! a Bug

by Mary Bono

Mary Bono's eye-popping three-dimensional bug sculptures combine with vibrant colored-pencil and watercolor paintings and playful verse to create a delightful ode to those little critters that make us squeal and squirm.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun illustrations--the bugs are tiny crafted critters placed into cartoon-style drawings--rhyming text, and relatable scenarios name a variety of bugs and situations in which kids might encounter them. It promotes learning about bugs and being thoughtful and kind to tiny creatures. While a small number of bugs cause problems, most are harmless or even helpful, as the text explains.
Great discussion starter with open-ended questions!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book!

[K Morlando · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice book talking about various bugs and to avoid them in their environment.

[Shelbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was very cute. The kids liked to say "NO!" and "YES!" after each page and got pretty invested. They also liked the ending about letting bugs stay free. Overall, a cute bug book.

[Christine Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhyming text and illustrations present various reactions to encounters with such bugs as an ant, beetle, and ladybug.

[Stefani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers bugs and how we treat them. Some are friendly, some are harmless, and some... well, run! Sweet with colorful illustrations.

[Rachel Flan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay. It was about different bugs and how we should interact with them. It was interesting but not my favorite.

[Sally Staples · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a rhyming book about bugs!! The illustrations are big and bright! Cute book!

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhyming text and illustrations present various reactions to encounters with such bugs as an ant, beetle, and ladybug.

[Makenzy Mascioli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be great to start off a lesson about insects. It has fun colors and rhyming text with interesting pictures! Loved it.