Bugs (A Day in the Life): What Do Bees, Ants, and Dragonflies Get up to All Day?

Bugs (A Day in the Life) invites young readers to follow insects through an entire 24-hour day—just like a nature documentary on the page.

From busy honeybees and transforming caterpillars to leafcutter ants on the march, this nonfiction picture book introduces the everyday lives of insects as they fly, hunt, hide, rest, and work together. Bug expert Jessica L. Ware presents each creature as an individual “character,” pairing real science with clear, engaging explanations that are perfect for curious kids.

Along the way, readers witness unforgettable moments—like a dragonfly escaping a hungry frog, a shield bug guarding her newly hatched babies, and a spectacular comet moth with enormous wings. Beautiful illustrations by Chaaya Prabhat bring these stories to life while encouraging close observation and wonder.

Why we love it

• Shows insects as active, fascinating animals with daily routines
• Blends storytelling with accurate, accessible science
• Encourages curiosity about biodiversity and ecosystems
• Ideal for kids who love documentaries and animal facts

Great for

• Early elementary readers and up
• Budding zoologists and bug lovers
• Classrooms, homeschoolers, and libraries
• Families exploring insects and pollinators together

Part of the A Day in the Life series from Neon Squid, this book is an exciting introduction to seeing the natural world through a new lens—one tiny creature at a time.