Peep Inside Bug Homes
Peep Inside Series
What’s inside...
This engaging book invites children to explore the intriguing world of bugs and their natural habitats. With flaps to lift and colorful illustrations, young readers can peek inside various bug homes to discover where different insects live and how they build their homes. Come on a bug hunt in this little book and discover ants building their nest underground, bees making honey in their hive, and a bug hotel where lots of creepy crawlies have found a home. With colorful illustrations, flaps to lift, and holes to peep through, there's so much to discover in this fascinating introduction to insects and where they live. Anna Milbourne's delightful and popular series continues to introduce young children to the natural world, with easy-to-understand information and engaging features like sturdy flaps and peep-through holes. Simona Dimitri's charming, bright illustrations bring the bugs' world to life in an approachable way, making this book a perfect introduction for young explorers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-12
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kinds of homes do different bugs live in, and why do you think they choose those homes?
How do you think bugs feel in their homes – safe, cozy, or something else?
Can you imagine what it's like to be a bug in one of those homes? What do you think you might see or do all day?
Which bug’s home would you like to visit, and what would you want to ask the bugs if you could talk to them?
How can we help take care of bugs and their homes in our environment?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the importance and functionality of each bug’s home by relating it to their own home.
Use expressive and animated voice tones to depict different bugs and their homes, making the reading session more lively and engaging.
After reading, consider taking a 'bug safari' around your home or garden to spot where bugs might live in the real world.
Encourage empathy by discussing how bugs might feel in their homes and how we should respect their spaces just like we do with our homes.
Ask your child to draw their favorite bug home from the book, reinforcing their understanding and connection to the bug’s world.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore the different homes of bugs, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery about the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to explore their own backyard or nearby parks, observing and learning about the various insects and their habitats, enhancing their observational skills.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: By understanding where and how bugs live, children learn the importance of respecting the living spaces of other creatures.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children develop environmentally responsible behaviors, such as not disturbing natural habitats and being mindful of their interaction with nature.
Example Lesson: Diversity and adaptation
Explanation: The book showcases various bug homes, teaching children about the diversity in nature and how creatures adapt to their environments.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding by recognizing and appreciating the diversity and adaptability in their own lives and the lives of those around them.
Example Lesson: Scientific thinking
Explanation: Exploring bug homes introduces basic scientific concepts and encourages children to think like young scientists making observations and asking questions.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in simple scientific experiments and observations in everyday life, applying their curiosity and critical thinking skills to learn about the world.