Whether they fear them or love them, what kid isn’t fascinated by insects?
The classic book is available as a board book for the very young. Everyone knows this one (or should). The caterpillar eats his way through a ton of food before making his dramatic transformation.
Old folk song wonderfully illustrated for children. Ostensibly about Froggie and Miss Mouse but there are an awful lot of insects invited to the shindig.
A traditional African tale about events spiralling out of control as a result of a simple lie.
Grasshopper hits the open road and meets many interesting insects along the way.
James adventures across the ocean on a giant peach, accompanied by several larger-than-life insect friends. A chapter book, perhaps about 9-yr-old reading level, but eminently suitable to read aloud to a five-year-old. Very short chapters, lots of action and humour.
Also by this author: Who’s in Rabbit’s House?, Oh Kojo! How could you!
Intense: some children may have trouble with Pinocchio’s ‘death’ near the end, but keep them watching because he isn’t dead for long!