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By Regan McMahon
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Museum trip sparks love of learning in fun tale.
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What's the Story?
On LADYBUG GIRL'S DAY OUT WITH GRANDPA, the two go to the natural history museum and Ladybug Girl is in a rush to gain information: "I want to learn everything about everything!" As she dashes from room to room, she does pick up names of and facts about dinosaurs, elephants, bears, minerals, crystals, a meteor, a blue whale, butterflies, and more. But Grandpa explains, "If you take your time and are still for a moment, you'll learn more." And at the end, on the steps outside, they agree to come back for more visits to learn more.
Is It Any Good?
This charming adventure captures how a kid can enthusiastically zip through a natural history museum and learn to slow down to grasp more. It also portrays a sweet, warm relationship between grandparent and grandchild. Ladybug Girl's Day Out with Grandpa rings true on every level and also packs in a bit of information about the natural world. It's perfect for a pre-museum visit or class field trip and a great example of the joy of learning. It also fits in well with STEM goals and could inspire kids to take an interest in the sciences.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the museum shown in Ladybug Girl's Day Out with Grandpa. Does it look like a museum you've been to? Would you like to go to one like it? What would you most like to see there and learn about?
Do you have a special relationship with your grandma or grandpa? How is it different from the one you have with your parents?
What's fun about learning things about the natural world of animals and insects? What's your favorite animal?
Book Details
- Authors :
- Illustrator : David Soman
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Dinosaurs , Ocean Creatures , Wild Animals )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Dial Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : May 16, 2017
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 5
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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