The Bad-Tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle

From the gifted pen of Eric Carle comes the story of a supremely grumpy ladybird. The bad-tempered ladybird refuses to share a breakfast of aphids with a fellow ladybird and from that moment on, decides to pick a fight with bigger and bigger creatures. Finally, it is left to the tale of a whale to bring the grumpy ladybird to its senses and to realise that being in a good mood is far more rewarding than being in a bad one. The distinctive collage-style illustrations are eye-catching to young eyes while the repetitive verses make for memorable reading. This is a great read for those learning about time too which is presented in a fun way.