The Bad-tempered Ladybird

In **The Bad-Tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle**, a small but fiery insect storms through the day picking arguments with every creature he meets—making this a standout **children’s picture book** for lively story times and big feelings.

From early morning onwards, the bad-tempered ladybird challenges animals of all shapes and sizes, certain he can win any fight. As the sun moves across the sky, young readers watch time passing and learn about scale too, with each encounter cleverly highlighting the **sizes of animals** and the rhythm of a day. Carle’s bold, textured artwork brings warmth and humour to the ladybird’s grumpiness without ever talking down to kids.

Perfect for families who love **illustrated classics**, educators looking for books about **friendship and behaviour**, and preschoolers fascinated by **insects** and nature.

Discover this upsized paperback edition and invite a little kindness onto your bookshelf.