The Grouchy Ladybug

Author Eric Carle
$5.00 US
Audio | Listening Library
On sale Mar 24, 2026 | 10 Minutes | 9798217347391
Age 4-8 years
Sales rights: World

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug.

As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners.

For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted listeners of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else.

Listeners will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn’t always the best option.

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From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug.

As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners.

For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted listeners of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else.

Listeners will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn’t always the best option.