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Books like Cockroaches: here, there, and everywhere
A fascinating, creepy-crawly exploration of one of nature's most resilient and misunderstood survivors. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Cockroaches: here, there, and everywhere.
- curious
- creepy-crawly
- grounded
- 01
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
Carmen Agra Deedy · 2007
A playful, humorous spin on a traditional Cuban folktale full of wit and lively courtship antics.
- 02
Butterflies
Emily Neye
A gentle, sunlit introduction to the magic of transformation and the natural world for the youngest of readers.
- 03
Diary of a spider
Doreen Cronin
A delightfully deadpan peek into the daily triumphs and tiny terrors of an eight-legged grade-schooler.
- 04
Dinosaurs, dinosaurs
Byron Barton · 1989
A bright, bold, and gentle introduction to prehistoric giants that perfectly captures the toddler-sized awe of discovering the natural world.
- 05
Insects are my life
Megan McDonald
A quirky, earnest exploration of childhood passions and the profound relief of finding a friend who finally understands your unique obsessions.
- 06
Dinosaur Time
Peggy Parish · 1988
A gentle, confidence-building journey into the prehistoric world that turns newly independent readers into proud dinosaur experts.
- 07
Dinosaurs
Gail Gibbons
A bright, fact-filled journey into the prehistoric world that feeds the endless curiosity of young minds.
- 08
Grasshopper on the Road
Arnold Lobel · 1991
A gentle, philosophical stroll through a world of eccentric characters and quiet, sunlit observations.
- 09
Gregor the Overlander
Suzanne Collins
A tense, shadowy descent into a hidden world where a reluctant older brother must navigate terrifying creatures and ancient prophecies to keep his baby sister safe.
- 10
Volcanoes
Seymour Simon
A visually striking and deeply fascinating exploration of the Earth's most explosive natural wonders.
- 11
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson
A delightfully witty, bite-sized tour of the cosmos that makes the mind-boggling scale of science feel like a fun conversation with a very smart friend.
- 12
Hungry Ladybugs
Judith Jango-Cohen · 2002
A tactile, up-close look at the surprisingly bumpy and hungry life of a familiar garden insect.
