A humorous early reader for ages 5–7 about friendship, problem-solving, and a dung beetle doing what he does best! Pilar the caterpillar doesn’t like what Doodle the dung beetle is eating for lunch. She thinks Doodle should munch on tasty leaves instead of digging into doo-doo. But what happens when Doodle stops doing what dung beetles do best? With colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, this book is perfect for any child who is done with decodables but not quite ready for early chapter books. The Silly Bugs series features: Short text with achievable vocabulary to help build reading confidence. - High-frequency words and simple dialogue for developing readers. - Wordplay activities and discussion questions to support reading skills and comprehension. About Capstone Early Readers Perfect for kids moving beyond decodables, Capstone Early Readers use short, engaging stories, simple plots, and supportive features to help children build reading stamina, confidence, and comprehension as they grow into independent readers. Kristen McCurry is an Iowa-born children’s writer and editor who lived in lots of places before settling in Minnesota. She loves reading, whacking tennis balls, and hanging out with her family, which includes her husband, young adult twins, and a sneaky beagle named ZuZu.
