Tabor, Corey R. Sir Ladybug. Corey R. Tabor, Illustrated Easy Reader. Sir Ladybug Series; bk. 1. Balzer & Bray, 03/2022. 68pp. $12.99. 978-0-06-306906-0. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES K-3.
A sword-carrying ladybug protects other insects, including a caterpillar that a bird would like to eat, although ladybug’s favorite activity is playing video games. This humorous reader includes solid information on insects and nature while still being an engaging story. The book design is similar to a graphic novel with paneled artwork and dialogue balloons, and the digitally rendered illustrations look like cartoon drawings with watercolors on white backgrounds. The comic book style makes this engaging for a wide age range.
Penny Peck, San Jose State University, iSchool