Beat Bugs: Meet the Beat Bugs (I Can Read Level 1)

Based on Beat Bugs, the Netflix TV show inspired by songs made famous by the Beatles.

Meet five funny, charming Beat Bugs—Jay, Kumi, Crick, Walter, and, last but not least, Buzz! Learn about where they live, their favorite activities, and why they are the best-est of friends. Readers will enjoy meeting all the various, fun, quirky characters in Beat Bugs Village.

Beat Bugs: Meet the Beat Bugs is a Level 1 I Can Read and is perfect for new beginning readers.

PreS-Gr 1—Beat Bugs Village is home to a variety of beat bugs. There is Jay, a beetle who lives in an old boot; Kumi, a ladybug who loves to solve problems; and Buzz, a tiny fruit fly who lives in a juice carton. There are other inhabitants in the village as well, such as a singing slug, an ingenious cricket, a postman bee, a shiny dragonfly, and a not very trustworthy cockroach, among others. These faithful friends take care of one another. Lamb's title introduces this series, based on a TV show, which presents the bugs in a plot-free setting structured with simple sentences, familiar words, and straightforward concepts. The double-spaced black text font size is set on a white background inside color-coded boxes. These boxes are complemented with digitally produced illustrations that represent each of the beat bugs. The artwork complements the text and allows the individual bugs to shine. VERDICT Kindergartners and early elementary schoolers will enjoy this beginning reader. A solid addition for most libraries.—Kathia Ibacache, Simi Valley Public Library, CA