Ladybug Girl

Never Recieved After Two Tries

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.

Come on Bingo! Ladybug girl has things to do! 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. 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!

I bought this book for my cousin's daughter and she loved it. Lots of whimsical illustrations and a charming story.

I bought this book to read to a class of second graders. The girls in the class particularly liked Ladybug Girl's adventures. They thought she was very cute in her little red outfit. So while the story should appeal to young readers or soon-to-be readers I think that the charming artwork will be appreciated by all ages. The ink lines and painting on the little girl and her faithful dog companion are superb! I hope that the artist, David Soman, illustrates more books in this manner. Go Ladybug Girl go! :-)

While out shopping tonight, the cover of this book caught my eye from across the store. I read it simply because I love ladybugs but found it to be most delightful (ladybugs or not)! How cute to add a "super hero" twist to her plight. The illustrations are great! As someone who was very petite for her age as a kid and constantly being told by everyone that she was "too little" to participate in various activities, this story really appealed to me, as I'm sure it will to other children in similar situations. I wish I had had this book as a kid for that very reason. The little girl reminds me of so many little ones I see nowdays who insist on wearing their Halloween costumes out in public for weeks on end. And, I love her little sidekick! I'm definitely adding this to my "must have" list for my baby nephew! Because of the super hero concept and the feats she performs, I think this book will appeal to most children even though the protagonist is a girl. And, it not's too terribly wordy, so most younger children should be able to maintain their attention throughout the story. It's simply delightful!