Big Bugs Educational Books, Toys

Butterfly Pavilion

by Insect Lore

For ages 3+ years

Perhaps the true wonder of science is that a process as intricate as the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is also so exquisitely simple that even preschoolers appreciate it. We marvel (read more)

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Miss Spider's Tea Party

by David Kirk

For ages 1+ years

The illustrations in this gorgeous book from the Miss Spider series are particularly engaging, even for your youngest little ones. The pictures get them hooked, and by the time your kids are old (read more)

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The Nature Treasury: A First Look at the Natural World

by Lizann Flatt

For ages 3-6 years

In teaching your child how to care for the earth, where is a well-intentioned parent to turn to come up with some answers to those interminable questions about how it all works. Suddenly the (read more)

Life on Earth Memory Game

by eeBoo

For ages 3-6 years

You remember laying on the floor playing "Memory" as a kid, don't you? It's a fantastic brain waker-upper, masquerading as a great way to pass time. Rainy day, sunny day, Saturday morning, 15 more (read more)

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Friendly Bugs Lacing Cards

by eeBoo

For ages 2-6 years

Also known as sewing cards, Lacing Cards are classics for good reason! This particular style provides a better experience with lacing cards than weve found anywhere. This set includes 5 beautiful, (read more)

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Caterpillar Race

by Edushape

For ages 3 - 5 years

Ready, set, go! With the Caterpillar Race Game, two critters race to the finish line by rolling the colored die that moves matching pieces of the caterpillar's bodies forward. With this toddler (read more)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puzzle

by Mudpuppy Press

For ages 2- 5 years

Put the nine pieces together to assemble Eric Carle's much-loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzle. Then turn the pieces over and put together part of what he ate. Be sure to read the book with (read more)

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Very Hungry Caterpillar

by ColorForms/UniversityGames

For ages PreSchool

A game of counting, colors and contrasts. Based on Eric Carle's best selling book. (read more)

Bug Dance

by Stuart J. Murphy

For ages 3 - 6 years

The bugs in Coach Caterpillar's gym class are learning a new dance. But Centipede can't do it! If he can't learn the directions left, right, forward, and backward, this class will be one big FLOP! (read more)