Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms

Sir Ladybug #3

by Corey R. Tabor

The third adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award winner Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.

Sir Ladybug—the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice—must fulfill a most noble duty! Upon his knightly honor, Sir Ladybug vows to return his library book. But some diabolical creatures dare to stop this hero and his friends….

Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.

Praise for Sir Ladybug :

"The story’s themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner.” —Booklist (starred review)

"This funny friendship story is an excellent offering for young readers." —School Library Journal

“Will have readers joining Pell the Roly-Poly Herald in loudly singing Sir Ladybug’s praises." —The Horn Book

Genres: Graphic Novels, Humor, Childrens, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Animals, Fiction

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2022

About the author

Corey R. Tabor grew up in Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a cave by an underground waterfall. He now lives with his wife in Seattle, where he draws and reads and explores. Please visit him at coreyrtabor.com.

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Reviews

[Jojobooks Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book this month! Oh my gosh, I think everyone on Goodreads will love this book! Thank me later! Hehe!

[julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best sir ladybug book by far (i am biased but the library is a turtle so am i wrong? no)

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series continues to be adorable and also shares important messages. I love all the clever word play and these brave little bugs!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this third book in the Sir Ladybug series, Sir Ladybug is determined to get his library book back to the library before it is overdue. "Upon my knightly honor I swear to you, I will return this library book!" First Sir Ladybug and his friends have to find the library because the location changes. Then time becomes an issue because Sir Ladybug stops to help anyone who calls for help. Unfortunately, it turns out that three bookworms have been causing all the distractions because they want to eat Sir Ladybug's book. Fortunately, all the grateful bugs band together to save Sir Ladybug and the book. The best part of this story is when the library is located. The library is inside a turtle's shell! Readers will adore the two page spread of the inside of the library. Also the library has an audiobook section for the bookworms. Sweet! A wonderful addition to a fantastic series!

"Librarians are so cool!"

[Panda Incognito · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is incredibly creative and fun, with so many amusing jokes for book-lovers.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sir Ladybug does it again. Steals my librarian heart and makes me laugh out loud. I love everything about this series.

[MergnStar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spring 2024

[Juju · Rating 5 out of 5]

so beautiful. i basically cried the whole time.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was cute - thanks Polly for making me read it! Great library love

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite hilarious, especially The Metamorphosis chapter.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! I love that it was all about returning a library book before it was overdue.

Also best lines of the book: "One morning Gregor woke up to discover that he was a dung beetle. Which was good because that was exactly how he went to bed. But Gregor had a friend who once went to bed as a caterpillar and woke up as a butterfly, so you never did know"

[HaileyAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are the Sir Ladybug books the best books in the world? Possibly. In this volume, Sir Ladybug must uphold his honor and return his library book before it's (dun dun DUN) OVERDUE!

These books are just so cute and funny. I love them.

[Our Weekend Is Booked · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms is the third book in this charming series. It begins with Sir Ladybug being informed that he has a book due at the library that day. As a result, Sir Ladybug sets off on an adventure to return the library book. Along the way, he helps many bugs out of interesting predicaments, and in return when he needs help against the bookworms they pitch in.

What I Liked: The graphic novel format made this book easy to read and follow the storyline. The illustrations are adorable and keep the reader engaged. There was an illustration at the end of the book that showed a library and the different sections which I thought was a great introduction to what a library offers. There are humorous jokes and puns scattered throughout the book that made it enjoyable to read even as an adult.

Final Verdict: Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms is a wonderful graphic novel that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

* This review first appeared on YA Book Central and can be found here https://www.yabookscentral.com/sir-la... *

[Stephanie Bange · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Sir Ladybug receives a message that his library book is almost overdue, he proclaims he will return it. While on his way to the library (somewhere near the pond), he and his friends stop to help others in trouble - until they are stopped by the nefarious bookworms.

The third book in the Sir Ladybug series, this one just misses the mark, as it looks and feels “wordier” than the others in the series. However, it maintains the tongue-in-cheek humor and puns, and also the light and airy artwork. I love, love, love that the turtle pulls into their shell (with a great cutaway image of the library inside the shell) to let the three friends in to return the book and check another out.

Librarians will love this message - but so will the kiddos!
Recommended for grades PreS -3.

[Solange Guillen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms is a delightful and heartwarming tale that celebrates empathy, a love for books, and the magical world of libraries. With its clever use of animal characters, the story captures children’s imagination and keeps them joyfully engaged from start to finish.

Corey R. Tabor masterfully uses humor, kindness, and a touch of adventure to convey meaningful lessons, while the charming illustrations add depth and playfulness. The bookworms themselves are a brilliant metaphor for young readers—curious, enthusiastic, and hungry for stories.

This is a wonderful read-aloud choice and a gentle reminder of how powerful books and shared reading experiences can be. A must-have for little readers and a lovely homage to the richness of library life.

[Ellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars (it was amazing!)

I just absolutely loved this one! I loved the humor and the play on words. There is an excerpt from the book the bugs need to return and it's a parody of The Metamorphisis, which I just find hilarious.

I love that in the end, they find a way to allow the book worms to experience the amazingness of books!

The book is also a real cheerleader for books and libraries. It also has a great message about helping others. Just so so great!

I want to know how they helped half a bug though!

[Rcltigger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is just so clever and fun. In this installment, Sir Ladybug receives a notice from the library informing him that his library book, Keep on Rolling: the Astonishing Biography of a Dung Beetle needs to be returned. It is his knightly duty to return the book safely but along the way, he continues to be stopped by other bugs needing help. Along with his trust sidekicks, Sterling and Pell, Sir Ladybug not only need to save the day for others but also get the library book back to the library before it closes.

[Kelly Knits · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sir Ladybug and friends are on a quest to return a library book in danger of being overdue! A group of bookworms set up obstacles to prevent them from being successful.

Fun fact: the turtles shell is designed as the different sections of the library which is a great tool to teach littles about the library. And then there is an audio books section which they invite the bookworms to visit since they can't damage them which was hilarious.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A late library book? The horror! Sir Ladybug has his greatest quest (or greatest series of quests along the way) to make sure that he returns his library book in time! I do love reading a great book and have joked about devouring books, but these bookworms give a whole new meaning to being a bookworm. The librarian portrayal here is awesome, thankfully. Highly recommend this whole series; I hope for new adventures with Sir Ladybug soon.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! Spectacular! Delightful!

This has Adventure Time and Bug Boys vibes and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Do you like charming books? Read this! I know it says it's for kids but it is one of those books that transcends age. If you have ever enjoyed an animated movie you should read these books.

[Eric Carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a sequel to sir ladybug. As its former book the art style is very impressive and it is a graphic novel style book. In this book sir ladybug deals with the bookworms who eat books. Eventually they scare off the bookworms and are able to enjoy the library in peace. I would give this book 4/5 stars.

[Pauline Destinugrainy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sir Ladybug, Pell dan Sterling harus mengembalikan buku pinjaman ke perpustakaan tepat waktu. Tapi dalam perjalanan menuju perpustakaan mereka harus menolong banyak sekali bugs. Terakhir mereka dihadang oleh para bookworms yang ingin memakan buku.

Kisah Sir Ladybug dan kedua temannya ini masih saja lucu. Ternyata menolong yang sedang membutuhkan bantuan akan berbuah baik pada akhirnya.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not writing an in depth review for this one because I grabbed this series based on concept alone. If you have a kid that likes to read graphic novels and is struggling to read, give them these books. They're short, cute and you can finally have a break from Dog Man.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
Sir Ladybug borrowed a library book which will be overdue if he doesn't return it by sunset. However, it's not a straight path to the library as there are many bugs that need their help, including a trio of book worms who are out for the library book for their lunch.

[Michele Knott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun early chapter graphic novel series - I love that the main goal for the characters is to get the library back on time!

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable! I love that the library is a turtle 😂

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute delight! My favorite in the series so far.

[Lianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, quite possibly, the most perfect book ever written. The whole series is so delightful I can't handle it.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is just so much fun. And so cute! And humorous.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far … I’m the biggest fan of this series. Seriously the funniest and so charming. 😂