Ladybug Girl

For our kids' birthdays, we get a book and have all the guests at their birthday parties sign the book as a keepsake. After going through dozens of books, we got this book for my daughter's first birthday (her nickname is ladybug) and we absolutely LOVE it! The illustrations are positively adorable and the story couldn't have been any sweeter for a little girl! If we had it to do over again, I would pick the same book without hesitation!!

This engaging story was enjoyed not only by our granddaughter, but also by her Nana! As I read the message of how a little girl's imagination helped to entertain herself, to our three year old granddaughter, I found that I was highly entertained myself.

We gave this book to a friend's little sister for her birthday. We liked the nature appreciation, independent play, self-esteem and imagination values this book teaches. We liked the book so much that we bought it for our boys as well! It's now a family favorite!

My 3.5 year-old daughter loves ladybugs and this book made for a delightful read. The illustrations are so whimsical and aptly portray the feelings of a little girl who wants someone to play with, but not having anyone who is willing to, comes up with a unique way of entertaining herself. She reinvents herself as "Ladybug Girl" and embarks on numerous adventures in the park behind the house. The text is simple but what truly makes this book a winner is the wonderful, humorous illustrations that will appeal to young readers and even younger children. My daughter could certainly identify with Ladybug Girl:) I'm glad to know there's a sequel coming up!

Come on Bingo! Ladybug girl has things to do! <br />I've read this book many times... 59 I think. My 3 year old wants it read to her before nap and at bedtime every day. She's the youngest of four, so I've read many children's books aloud... we've had many favourites. At first I thought it was just a cute tale of a little girl and her dog and their adventures one day. The illustrations are lovely, and the text grows with emphasis, and follows motion of words. The more I've read it, like any piece of art, the more I see the elements at work in the creation of this masterpiece. The character dynamic of older brother/younger sister is one that is easily related to. It is amplified in the repetitive phrase "too little." Her brother, unnamed though his friends are given names, remains the antagonist throughout. Lulu, or Ladybug girl, creates her own fun time, and cleverly discovers true fun in her own backyard. The scene with the "lake" and the idea that it's big, and not only a puddle, reflects the character struggle within Lulu. She herself is bigger than she appears, and she even may have a shark within her. The idea that her brother and all of his friends fit within her two fingers, a simplistic game a child would play, adds to the dénouement. <br />Brilliantly portrayed, dearly illustrated, cleverly executed... I want more stories about Lulu. Let's see her as the Pilot, or the Unicorn, or perhaps the mermaid in her future escapades. And always she'll have Bingo, even when she has nothing to do!