Odd Bugs (a Curious Crittters Board Book)

By: Laura Gehl

Published by Abrams Appleseed, 2026-03-03

Meet nature's oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas's engaging board book about some of the most unique insects in the world Get ready to buzz with excitement! Odd Bugs introduces babies and toddlers to highly unusual creepy-crawlies, including a beautiful glasswing butterfly and the treacherous robber fly! Lively rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bug, along with more detailed factual information. The eight insects featured are the goliath beetle, Picasso moth, red-headed bush cricket, saddleback caterpillar, robber fly, glasswing butterfly, and the leaf insect.