Odd Bugs (A Curious Critters Board Book): Meet Nature's Weirdest Insects

9781419783050
Author(s)
Co-Authors / Illustrators
Age Range
2+
Release Date
March 03, 2026
ISBN
978-1419783050
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Meet nature’s oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas’s engaging board book about some of the most unique insects in the world.
Get ready to buzz with excitement! Odd Bugs introduces babies and toddlers to highly unusual creepy-crawlies, including a beautiful glasswing butterfly and the treacherous robber fly!

Lively rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bug, along with more detailed factual information.

From the goliath beetle to the Picasso moth, red-headed bush cricket, saddleback caterpillar, robber fly, glasswing butterfly, and leaf insect, this book celebrates the diversity and wonder of the insect world. The vibrant illustrations and playful text make learning about bugs fun and memorable, sparking curiosity in young readers and encouraging them to explore the natural world.

With its sturdy board book format, Odd Bugs is built to withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated readings. Discover the weirdest insects on Earth and inspire a lifelong love of nature!

Editor review

1 review
Fun and Colorful Story About Bugs
(Updated: June 15, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Learning Value
 
5.0
A short and cute board book, ODD BUGS describes some of the interesting insects that scientists have discovered.

There are eight bugs mentioned in this book and each is given a two-page layout. Each layout includes a vivid illustration of the bug as well as a few words explaining what makes the bug odd. It’s a very simple board book, ideal for ages 2-4. The back of the book also includes additional information on each bug. That part might be too high for some of the readers of this book, but as they get older they can learn more about these weird insects.

Beautifully bright and illustrated, ODD BUGS illustrates the weirdness of some of the bugs found in nature.
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