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Buster and the Lost Hive
When Buster Bee falls asleep dreaming of adventure, he wakes up in a world of traps, treasure, and bug-sized danger. With a rival crew on his trail…
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Friendship & Belonging
Stories about friendship, welcoming others, and finding a place in the group.
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New6-9
The Cracked Cookie Code
Snack time at B. Havior School is interrupted when the cookies are found mysteriously half-eaten, with strange bite marks and puzzling letters left…
New5-8
Blast Off With Buster Bee Around the Moon with Artemis II
A warm, engaging read-aloud inspired by a real mission around the Moon. As Buster Bee learns about astronauts, spacecraft, and Artemis II, young…
New3-5
Pirates Stole My Booty
When Buster Bee falls asleep after a pirate movie, his imagination sets sail! Suddenly, he is Sir Buster Hawkins, Captain Extraordinaire, leading…
New4-8
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…
New4-8
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…
New3-5
Sarah Gets Angry
Sarah Silkworm and Lass Ladybug are bug-best friends. They ride, laugh, play, and get silly together—until one afternoon when Sarah wants to play…
New3-5
Colors Everywhere!
Come buzz along with Buster Bee as he discovers colors all around Bugville! From red ladybug wings and orange butterflies to yellow flowers, green…
New3-5
Shape Safari!
Buster Bee and his friends are going on a Shape Safari, and wonderful shapes are hiding everywhere. A round sun becomes a circle, a cottage roof…
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Goodnight, Bugville
As the sun grows sleepy over Bugville, Buster Bee, Lass Ladybug, Barry Beetle, Cat Caterpillar, Sarah Silkworm, Tim Earthworm, Beauty Butterfly, and…
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Buster Explores the Sea
Buster Bee and Lass Ladybug have big dreams, and today those dreams set sail aboard the S.S. Bug! With Captain Barry at the helm and First Mate Cat…
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Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show
Step right up for the Bugville Big Top! Buster Bee is the ringmaster of the biggest little show on Earth, starring The Great Flying Barry, All-Star…
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Buster’s Undersea 1-2-3 Counting Expedition
All aboard the S.S. Bug! Buster Bee and Lass Ladybug are heading beneath the sea for a counting adventure with Captain Barry and First Mate Cat. One…
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Barry Lives Large
Barry Beetle has one of the biggest smiles in Bugville—and maybe the biggest heart too. He loves snacks, apple juice, bike rides, go-karts, soccer,…
New3-5
Outside in the Snow with Buster and Friends
It’s snowing in Bugville, and everyone is ready to play! Lass twirls, Buster sleds, Barry stomps through the snow, and Cat and Sarah roll snowballs.…
New3-5
Buster’s Back to the Sea Counting Expedition
Buster Bee and Lass Ladybug are back aboard the S.S. Bug for a brand-new trip to Counting Cove. This time, the sea friends keep coming—crabs,…
New3-6
Cat’s Pocketful of Words
At the Bugville Post Office, Cat and Buster have an important postcard to complete. Cat knows what she wants to contribute, but she needs enough…
New3-6
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,…
New3-6
Tim and the Sleepy Seed
Tim and Buster tuck a tiny seed into the soil at Garden Box Farms. Buster expects something green to appear immediately, but Tim knows that…
New5-8
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…
New3-6
Barry’s Roll, Slide, Glide!
Barry and Buster want their toy wagon to travel farther, but pushing harder does not produce the result they expect. Instead of calling the attempt…
New5-8
Buster Bee and the Day That Wouldn’t Fit
Buster Bee expects every year to follow the same dependable pattern, but one extra date seems to have nowhere to go. His search leads to February…
New5-8
The Mystery of the Two Thermometers
Two thermometers measure the very same thing but display different numbers, leaving the Bugville friends convinced that one of them must be wrong.…
New5-8
Sarah’s Garden of Sentences
Sarah Silkworm wants to create a welcoming garden of paper flowers for the Bugville Library, but her beautiful word cards do not yet express clear…
New5-8
Dag’s Great Action-Word Race
Dag Dragonfly designs the fastest, twistiest race in Bugville, but signs that say bridge, tunnel, basket, and bell leave every racer wondering what…
New5-8
Cat and the Invisible Picture
During a classroom game of Listen and Draw, Cat Caterpillar can see the hidden picture perfectly—but her friends can only hear the few words she…
New5-8
Cat’s Valentine Delivery
Cat Caterpillar loves helping Mom Caterpillar sort Bugville’s colorful Valentine mail. But when Cat delivers the cards to B. Havior School, she…
New5-8
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…
New5-8
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…
New3-6
Lass and the Plan That Bent
Lass has organized the perfect outdoor painting activity at Marigold House. When unexpected raindrops scatter across the artwork, her carefully…
New3-6
Sarah’s Silky Pattern Parade
Sarah creates repeating ribbons and shapes to decorate Teakettle Diner. Her idea is beautiful, but completing such a large display by herself…
New3-6
Cat Says “Not Yet”
At Apple Crate School, Cat wants to finish her block tower independently. When Buster offers assistance, she answers, “Not yet,” and Buster accepts…
New3-6
Tim’s Over-Under Garden Trail
Tim prepares a trail of picture clues at Garden Box Farms. Each clue introduces a relationship—over, under, beside, between, or inside—and asks the…
New3-6
Lass and the Choice Wheel
At Marigold House, Lass, Cat, and Boll Jr. want to enjoy different activities. Lass creates an evenly divided spinner, but after each child takes a…
New3-6
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,…
New3-6
Cat, All Star for a Day
When Cat Caterpillar is chosen as her class’s All Star, she is determined to make everyone happy. She fixes scooters, pushes her friends on the…
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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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Lass and Sarah’s Two Perfect Plans
Lass Ladybug and Sarah Silkworm are chosen to co-lead the Spring Friendship Festival at B. Havior School. Lass protects a precise schedule, while…
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Forthcoming5-8
Cat Caterpillar’s Brave, Honest Voice
Cat Caterpillar hurts her arm during a game at Bugville Park, but she says she is fine because she does not want her friends to stop playing. As the…
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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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Forthcoming5-8
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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Forthcoming5-8
Dag Dragonfly and the Headwind
Dag Dragonfly and Willy Wasp begin the Four Meadows Flyer’s Loop as determined rivals. A powerful headwind drains their energy and pushes Willy…
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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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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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Have a Sleepover
Plucky young Buster Bee is back and he's having a bad day. His bad day turns good when his friend Lass comes over and they go to the library. At…
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Visit Garden Box Farms
When plucky young Buster Bee prepares for a trip to a nearby farm as part of a school project, he imagines traveling all over the Four Meadows where…
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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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Stay After School
Lass has to stay after school but she doesn't want to. She'd rather go outside and play with her friends. She is surprised when she has fun and…
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Have a Bad Day
Lass has a bad day. Her friends don't want to play with her, and she feels so sad and lonely. Things get even worse when she encounters a stranger.…
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Have a Backyard Picnic
Lass doesn't let Cat come over to play. Lass and her other friends are practicing for the B. Havior School Annual Spelling Bee and Cat isn't part of…
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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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Start Summer Vacation
Buster has mixed feelings about starting summer vacation. He worries about his teacher, school, and his friends. Along the way, he learns the…
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Visit the Library
Buster and his friends are going to the library to return books they've finished reading and to find new ones. Along the way, they discover many…
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Buster's Birthday Wish
Got Bugville Critters? Bugville Critters storybooks teach lessons about acceptance, inclusion and empowerment - and how to make a difference. In…
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Sarah Gets Angry: A Sight Words Reader
"Sarah and Lass are best friends. They do everything together. When Sarah rides her skateboard, Lass rides her skateboard too." A picture book…
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Outside in the Snow with Buster and Friends: A Sight Words Reader
"Today is a special day. It's snowing in Bugville. Buster and Lass like the snow. How about you? Do you like snow?" A picture book created…
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Buster's Really Great Big Top Show
Follow along as Ringmaster Buster Bee takes you to the Big Top. "Step right up! This way to the Big Top!" Ringmaster Buster exclaims as he welcomes…
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Big Book! Buster's Big Top Big Letters
Learn uppercase A to Z letters while playing at the big top with Buster and friends. In this Big Book edition, we’ve included the story in full and…
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Buster's Undersea Counting Expedition 1 to 10
"Chug, chug, chug. The S. S. Bug is sailing out into the deep blue sea. Look, there’s Buster and Lass putting on their wetsuits. Splash! There goes…
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Big Book! Buster’s Really Great Big Top Show
Join Buster and his friends for a really great show in the big top. In this Big Book edition, we’ve included the story in full and standard…
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Buster's Undersea Counting Expedition 1 to 20
"Ready to count the undersea friends? Splash! There goes Buster under the sea. Splash! There goes Lass under the sea. Hmm... I wonder. Will any new…
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Big Book Buster's Big Top 1-2-3
This counting and numbers book set in the BIGGEST little show on Earth. Join Buster and friends in the Big Top for a BIG number show your child…
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Mamma Sea Turtle Lost Her Babies
When mamma sea turtle loses her babies, it’s up to two special friends to find them. Can they do it? Yes, they can, and they’ll encounter many…
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Buster's On the Job
Explore jobs and what people do for a living with Buster and friends. Start a conversation with your child about what grownups do. 28 pages.
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Undersea, 2, 3 with Buster and Friends
Skip counting fun! Join Buster and Lass and their new sea horse friends for a special undersea counting adventure. It's a fun and different way to…
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Undersea, 4, 5 with Buster and Friends
Skip counting fun! Join Buster and Lass and their undersea friends for a special counting adventure. It's a fun and different way to learn number…
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Undersea, 6, 7 with Buster and Friends
Skip counting fun! Join Buster and Lass and their undersea friends for a special counting adventure. It's a fun and different way to learn number…
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Skip Counting by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10: Number Flash Cards with Critters
Skip Counting! Our selection of activities and problems provides a fun and easy approach to building skills. This book contains 9 different sets of…