Little Bug Review

I am so excited to share Beverly Stowe McClure's wonderful review of Little Bug.  Thank you so much, Beverly, for taking the time to review my book and for your kind words!

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LITTLE BUG REVIEW

For Fun Friday today I have a fun story to tell you about. Take a look at Author Karin Larson's new picture book. Eugene Ruble is the talented illustrator. Just wait until you meet Little Bug.

 

Isn't he cute?

 

LITTLE BUG Review

By Karin Larson

Illustrations by Eugene Ruble

 

Little ones, whether they’re children or animals, need friends. They need food and water. They need lots of things life has to offer; they especially need a home where they feel safe.

 

In LITTLE BUG, Author Karin Larson’s new picture book, Little Bug goes in search of a friend to play with. When he doesn’t find anyone, he decides he’s hungry and goes hunting for food. Again, he’s not successful and thinks, well, he’s thirsty, maybe he’ll search for a drink of water. Nope, no luck there, either. He is having a bad, bad day. What’s a little bug to do?

 

Karin Larson has written a sweet story about accepting things we can’t change and making the best of a situation. Little Bug doesn’t get angry and have a tantrum when he can’t find what he’s looking for. Instead, he keeps on trying. Will he ever find what he’s seeking? Or will he be content with what he does find? Only Little Bug, and you, the reader of the story know.

 

Eugene Ruble’s winsome illustrations show Little Bug’s different emotions with each situation just perfectly. You gotta love a little bug with big eyes and a heart full of hope that he’ll find what he’s looking for. Does he? I’m not telling, but Little Bug will.

 

I recommend LITTLE BUG for school libraries, public libraries, and of course your own private library. The book will be fun for parents and children to read together, or just to read by yourself in a quiet corner of your house.

 

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Congratulations, Karin.

Available at Amazon     Guardian Angel Publishing

 

You can learn more about Beverly at http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Book Review

I am excited to share Penelope Anne Cole's review of Little Bug.  Thank you for your time and effort, Penny, as well as your kind words about my book.

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Little Bug

by Karin Larson

Illustrated by Eugene Ruble

 

“Little Bug,” by Karin Larson, illustrated by Eugene Ruble, is the type of children’s book that I especially enjoy—a book about word play using opposites. In fact, I’ve got my own manuscript with opposites in it. As a concept book about opposites, “Little Bug” has just about all of them. He goes out crawling to find a friend, some food, a drink, a tunnel, a worm, a ride on a butterfly, some shade, a puddle, a tree, a flower, the ant queen, a resting place, and a house. Here’s an example of Ms. Larson’s word play with opposites at the beginning of the book:

 

Little Bug goes all over, under, around, and through in his journey. Poor little bug. At the end of the day, he will have to start his search all over again.

 

Unlike his more realistic illustrations, Eugene Ruble’s pastel artwork in this story has whimsy and silliness that would appeal to readers at the younger age range. Readers at the higher age range could make a game of writing down all the opposites--or even guessing which opposites go together. This would be a good book for teachers to showcase these opposites. Also, it’s a good book for parents and grandparents to quiz their students about opposites. “Little Bug” would make a good read aloud book as well. Recommended for ages 6 to 9.

 

Information on author Karin Larson is at www.karinlarson.com.

 

Eugene Ruble is an experienced illustrator and author for www.guardianangelpublishing.com.

 

Penelope Anne Cole, Award Winning Author of Magical Matthew and Magical Mea.

New:  Magical Mea Goes to School. For Halloween:  Ten Little Tricksters
Web:  http://www.penelopeannecole.com/
Blog:  http://pennyreviews-chat.blogspot.com/

 

First Review

Thank you, Donna McDine, for the first review of Little Bug.  I appreciate your time and kind words!

Title: Little Bug

Author: Karin Larson

Illustrator: Eugene Ruble

Paperback: 16 pages

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Published: August 28, 2015

ISBN-10: 1616336935

ISBN-13: 978-1616336936

 

Little Bug takes you on the adventure of persistence of finding just the right place to call home. The journey is near and far and all places in between intertwined with the need of finding comfort in the perfect setting. Not to be thwarted by the obstacles thrown his way, even though tired and a bit discouraged Little Bug continues onward. Will Little Bug give in to his exhaustion and quit or will his persistence finally pay off. Find out in children’s author, Karin Larson’s second children’s book, Little Bug.

 

Karin Larson’s bug adventure will stimulate the reader’s mind by wondering what will come next in the adventure of Little Bug.

 

Learn more about Karin Larson at:

 

www.karin-larson.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/KLarson5

 

Endorsement:

 

Karin Larson’s unique story of the adventure of Little Bug is filled with obstacles as he explores the world around him for the perfect place to rest his head. Larson’s creative storytelling is the perfect opportunity to spark the imagination of our young muses through what happens next scenarios. 

New Release

After much waiting, the time is finally here...Little Bug has been released by Guardian Angel Publishing!  Thank you, Lynda S. Burch, for placing your trust in me and appreciating my vision for this story.  Thank you, Eugene Ruble, for bringing my story to life.

You can learn more about the book and find purchase info on my book page at Guardian Angel Publishing:

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/little-bug.htm

Information will also be updated and available on my blog and website soon so please visit at:

http://www.karin-larson.blogspot.com and www.karinlarson.com.

I will also have hard copy stock soon for any wanting signed copies.