Nasty Bugs: Poems

Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

A collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today's most beloved children's poets

This tribute to the delightful nastiness of bugs features sixteen poems by accomplished children's poets, including Marilyn Singer, J. Patrick Lewis, and Rebecca Andrew Loescher. From "Ode to a Dead Mosquito" to "Termite Tune," this brightly illustrated, kid-friendly collection riffs on the details of the world's most infamous insects. Fun facts about the featured creatures round out this sure bet for poetry fans and bug enthusiasts alike.

What people are saying

Review: Nasty Bugs

User Review  - Nicole - Goodreads

Some pretty cute, fun to read aloud poems in here. The viewpoint is decidedly against the bugs, but some are a bit more creative. The illustrations are big, vibrant, and good for a storytime. I particularly liked the Boll Weevil poem/song as it begs for rhythm and a voice.

Review: Nasty Bugs

User Review  - Jeanne - Goodreads

Yuck! Not sure entomologists would appreciate the tone of this book. Bunch of poems inform the reader about bugs. Not the best poetry, but probably entertaining to the intended audience. Viciously cute illustrations.

About the author

Lee Bennett Hopkins has been publishing books for children and young adults since 1969. He divides his time between New York and Florida.

Will Terry (www.willterry.com) studied illustration at Brigham Young University before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a children's book illustrator. He lives with his wife and three sons in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Nasty Bugs: Poems
• Compiled by: Lee Bennett Hopkins
• Illustrated by: Will Terry
• Contributor: Lee Bennett Hopkins
• Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2012
• ISBN: 0803737165, 9780803737167
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc; Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / Humorous; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Biology