Bright-eyed
Bugs Club!
Paperback now available!
A not-so-spooky book that's also a game!
Your littles will be able to choose from three bugs to decide which bug is hiding as a ghost. They'll learn to use shapes and colors to match the shape of the ghost and body parts peeking out from underneath.
"...a delightful mix of storytelling and learning that makes the Bright-eyed Bugs Club feel like a place every child would want to join."
Kid's Heaven (Instagram)
"...As the pages are turned, children will not only find themselves enchanted by the fascinating world of bugs but will also soak up important themes of friendship, helpfulness, and emotional awareness, enriching the reading experience in unexpected ways."
Louise Jane, CEO Golden Wizard Book Prize
How about a COLORING BOOK!
All the bugs and their playground equipment are available in this 44 page coloring book! All illustrations are on one side only, allowing for markers to be used without bleeding through to another picture.We are so excited about this new offering!
Current Bright-eyed Bugs Club Series Books
#1 I Want Cider
Poor Sid the Spider is so very sad! He can't find his beloved Cider anywhere. He pleads for help from his Bug Club friends, but many of them don't know what "Cider" even means!
A fun cross between "20 questions" and "hide and seek" eventually leads to Sid being rejoined with his beloved Cider. Who or what is Cider? You need to read to find out!
This book has a list of words in the back that can be practiced, and an enrichment section to help parents and teachers lead the child through discoveries of rhyming words, real vs. fantasy, and more.
#2 I'm Still Me
Cade is born right in the book! Starting out from a tiny little thing popping his bright-eyes out of his egg, he learns from some of his Bug Club friends what being a caterpillar is all about.
He can't be a butterfly. He has no wings! But thanks to his friend he learns to love himself just the way he is.. When it's time for him to pupate, he's not quite sure what this chrysalis thing is all about.
Teaching all the steps of the life cycle in a fun and entertaining way, I'm Still Me has an enrichment section at the end which helps with conversations about this early-learning science.
#3 Scavenger Hunt
Betty Bumblebee has been given the day off because the beekeeper is smoking the hive. What to do? Play a game, of course!
All the Bug-Club friends take part in a scavenger hunt that teaches rhyming, colors, and cooperation all in one book.
Betty unrolls a scroll that has picture on it; each picture representing a rhyming color. Kite = white!
An enrichment page at the back helps adults expand the content of the book for learning concepts, and also talks about why beekeepers use smoke.
#4 Gary's Gold
Gary Grasshopper is bound and determined to win a gold medal.
His buddy, Frank Flea offers to practice with him.
Though their initial trials have some not-so successful attempts, with the encouragement of the other members of the Bright-eyed Bugs Club, they get better on most of their attempts.
Children will love this rollicking account of Gary's golden mission, as he springs into action with Frank Flea in tow as they hop through hilariously high-stakes contests in Gary's Gold.
The fourth bug-stastic romp in the series.
#5 Celebration!
It's time for the Bright-eyed Bugs Club annual celebration day. Together the work together to eat and have fun, like anyone would on a special day! Gecko appears in this book as the "seek and find" celebrity!
Today's the day, it's finally come
a day for celebration
with games and food and lots of fun
it's like a bug stay-cation.
All the jumpers are in charge
of yummy things to eat.
The crawlers get to decorate
our bright-eyed bug retreat.
The fliers with their speedy wings
will plan some games to play.
It's going to be a glorious
Bright-eyed Bugs holiday!
#6 Boo! Guess Who?
It's spooky season for Bright-eyed Bugs. This year they are dressing as ghosts.
Keep looking for clues to tell you who's who. Which ghost bug is hidden the most?
In this book, the bugs take turns wearing a white sheet with two black eyes. On each page, a ghost stands on a table, and three choices are given below. Children will look at the shape of the ghost, and other clues (such as shoes) to decide which of the three is under the sheet!
Turn the page, find the answer, and a "reward" if they got it right! (Usually an action such as "high five" or "take a spin."
Each page is different.
Awesome Reviews!
I'm Still Me
From Creative Slingers of Ink:
Sid the spider is on a cider hunt—and the playground is full of clues! As members of the Bright-eyed Bugs Club offer hints and ask questions, Sid’s journey becomes one of friendship, teamwork, and even a little surprise about how bugs treat each other. (After all, don’t spiders usually eat bugs?) This colorful and inclusive tale is the perfect kickoff to a series that teaches kindness and cooperation in unexpected places.
✨ First in the Bright-eyed Bugs Club series—and sure to land on your “read it again!” shelf.
I Want Cider
"Buzzing with fun, friendship, and fascinating bug facts, Scavenger Hunt from the Bright-eyed Bugs Club series is a delightful rhyming adventure that helps young readers learn teamwork, colors, and the secret world of bees." – NewInBooks.com
Scavenger Hunt
Our Bright-eyed Bugs live in their own special world. They work, play, and help each other to the best of their bug abilities. Many of them like the same things your kiddos do.
Each book in this series focuses not only on friendship, but on other essential skills necessary for preschoolers and early readers to happily succeed in the real world. Read the blurb accompanying each book below for particulars of the skillsets contained in each book. Let the Bug Club teach your children things that they sometimes "shut out" when adults try their best to teach it.
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