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Halloween in Bugville

Halloween is almost here, and Lass Ladybug can hardly wait. There are invitations to deliver, jack-o-lanterns to light, costumes to plan, treats to…

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Buster Bee’s Big Farm Adventure

Buster Bee and Sarah Silkworm are off to Garden Box Farms for a school project, and their friend Tim Earthworm is ready to show them around. From…

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Buster's on the Job

High above Bugville, Buster Bee loves to dream about all the things he might be one day—a builder, a captain, a baseball player, and more. But as he…

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My First Day

Buster Bee arrives at B. Havior School with a backpack full of supplies and a heart full of first-day jitters. Mrs. Beeswax welcomes his questions,…

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Let’s Play Bugsball

Buster Bee and the Pint-sized Pests are preparing to face the Nitpicky Natters in the Little Bug League quarterfinals. But Buster is carrying more…

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Sarah’s Thanksgiving Table

Sarah Silkworm begins Thanksgiving morning at Teakettle Diner with a long list and one determined goal: make every bug feel welcome. As the tables…

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Lass and the Christmas Plan

Lass Ladybug is thrilled to help organize Bugville’s Christmas gathering at City Hall. She creates a detailed schedule for decorations, music, warm…

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Buster’s Birthday Wish Got Too Big

When Mom Bee asks what kind of birthday would make him happy, Buster Bee fills his list with a bugsball game, treasure hunt, parade, obstacle…

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Buster’s Bubble-by-Bubble Wash

Hungry Buster wants to hurry to his snack, but Mom Bee helps him follow five picture cues in order: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. The simple…

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Dag’s Big Day

Dag Dragonfly has planned the busiest, most exciting day imaginable—a race with Buster Bee, books at the library, a family visit to Pier Number One,…

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Barry and the Yellow Beetle Detour

Barry Beetle is proud to serve as Dad Beetle’s route helper in the Yellow Beetle Cab. When a fallen branch blocks the usual road, Barry first…

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Barry and the Firehouse Fix

During a class visit to the Bugville Fire Department, Barry Beetle volunteers to replace faded labels on a demonstration cabinet. His first designs…

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Lass and the Empty Chair at City Hall

Lass Ladybug arrives at City Hall with a polished proposal for a new play corner in Bugville Park. She has included ideas from many friends and…

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Sarah and the Table with One More Place

A rainy evening brings unexpected guests to the community supper at Teakettle Diner. Sarah Silkworm happily adds chairs, place cards, napkins, and…

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Dag and the Last Camper

At Camp Buzzby, Dag Dragonfly hears “three tasks” and “finish” but nearly misses the most important rule: finish together. He races through the…

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Tim Speaks for the Stream

After a storm, Tim Earthworm notices that debris is blocking a small stream near Garden Box Farms. The problem looks quiet, but wet ground is…

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Tim’s Mushroom House Sleepover

Tim Earthworm worries that his peaceful home will seem boring to energetic friends, so he schedules fast games, an obstacle trail, loud jokes,…

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Buster and the Long Lake Promise

At Long Lake, Buster Bee promises to stay with the group, follow marked areas, use proper safety gear, and ask before changing plans. When a younger…

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Buster’s Airport Goodbye

Buster Bee acts cheerful while helping Grandpa Bee prepare for a long trip from Bugville Airport, but after the departure his sadness spills into…

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Visit Dad and Mom at Work

Buster just got back from playing bugsball in Bugville Park with his friends. He's practicing to be a hive helper so he can help his mom and dad. At…

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Go on Vacation

Buster and his family go on vacation to Long Lake. Buster is unsure about going away from home but learns to adjust. He meets Dag, and the two have…

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Rush to the Hospital

Buster and his family return from vacation. Buster learns the value of doing what he is told. After all the hard work, Buster's mom has a special…

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Play Their First Big Game

Buster and his friends practice for and then play in the Little Bug League Tournament of Champions. Along the way, Buster learns the importance of…

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Visit City Hall

Talk about jobs grownups do. Help your child understand elections and voting! Is Lass's dad going to lose his job as mayor? There's a big meeting at…

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Have a Surprise Party

Lass and her family are having a surprise party and everyone is invited. Well almost everyone, for you see there's a problem with the invitations.…

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Compete in the Big Spelling Bee

Lass and her friends are competing in the Annual School Spelling Bee. When Lass gets a big case of stage fright, her family and friends work…

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Twelve Dreams, One Dreamer

Author William Robert Stanek helps K-3 readers laugh and dream along with Buster as he dares to dream while trying his best. Twelve Dreams, One…

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Math Superstars Subtraction Level 1

Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn’t your traditional subtraction fact book. It’s fun. It’s a bit irreverent. And it’s designed to grow…

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Sight Words Plus Nouns

120 pages. Discover the Math & Reading Flashcard Series. Flash cards with attitude and critters. The author, Robert Stanek, collected sight word…