Animal Olympics (Book Bugs)

A Book Bug is a book in the form of a little box with a bug inside. Loosen the velcro flap to lift the lid-and out pops a spring-loaded, stuffed-fabric, funny-looking bug face! Actually, each bug looks like a caterpillar, because attached behind each face is an elongated body--a set of fan-fold, color-illustrated card stock pages. Each page presents a little joke or an amusing fact that relates to the title's theme, plus a comical Book Bug illustration to go with it. Book Bug fact: Before taking part in an Olympic race, the American millipede would have to put on 375 pairs of running shoes. Kids will find 19 more funny facts to go with this one. (Ages 5-8)