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The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

by Eric Carle

A small beetle learns through trying

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    Publishers Weekly praises the book’s collage art

    Attributed critical praise for the book’s collage art.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A small beetle learns through trying

When a little click beetle lands on its back, it turns to an older beetle for help. A demonstration makes the task look simple, but the little beetle struggles to copy it. That straightforward problem gives the story room to explore persistence and the satisfaction of mastering something difficult. The beetle’s effort, rather than any grand adventure, anchors this picture book’s focus on perseverance and pride in achievement.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for young children who enjoy stories centered on animals and a clear, everyday challenge.
  • Suitable for families and educators looking for a picture book about persistence and achievement.
  • For readers in the listed 4–8 age group.

Themes

PerseveranceLearning by examplePride in achievement

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Book overview

A classic tale in the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, from bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle, celebrating the importance of never giving up.

"At once stark and sophisticated, Carle's trademark collage art fills the pages."--Publishers Weekly

When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud click and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it--or can he?

Much like he did with The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement that gives voice to the valiant little beetle as it clicks its way through the colorful pages and somersaults into young readers' hearts.
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