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The Very Clumsy Click Beetle

by Eric Carle

A little beetle keeps trying

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A little beetle keeps trying

When a young click beetle lands on its back, it turns to an older beetle for help learning to flip over. The story’s simple challenge gives perseverance and the satisfaction of achievement a concrete shape for young children. This board-book edition adds a touch-and-feel feature at the end, alongside Eric Carle’s colorful collage illustrations. Its insect protagonist and hands-on detail make the book’s encouragement to keep trying accessible to very young readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children, especially ages 0–3, who enjoy stories about animals and insects.
  • Families seeking a board book with a touch-and-feel feature.
  • Readers introducing themes of persistence and trying new skills.

Themes

PerseveranceLearning through practicePride in achievementInsects

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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. Now available as a board book with a new touch-and-feel effect at the end!

"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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