The Grouchy Ladybug
The The Grouchy Ladybug runs 44 pages and is a 1999 edition. Board book edition of Eric Carle's story of a ladybug who challenges bigger and bigger animals, with clock faces marking the time of day.
- 03-3 yearsAge
- 44Pages
- boardFormat
- Eric CarleAuthor
How the The Grouchy Ladybug stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
What sets the The Grouchy Ladybug apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- HarperFestival The Mixed-Up ChameleonNext to it, the The Grouchy Ladybug is 12 more pages; 1 years newer.
- World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry CaterpillarNext to it, the The Grouchy Ladybug is 18 more pages; 5 years newer.
- HarperCollins From Head to ToeNext to it, the The Grouchy Ladybug is 16 more pages.
Book at a glance
| Format | board |
|---|---|
| Pages | 44 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Trim size | 7.0(w) x 6.9(h) x 0.7(d) |
| Edition year | 1999 |
| Age label | 03-3 years (from a bookseller listing) |
| In print | Yes, per the publisher |
Listed features
- Introduces time of day and size
Worth checking
- Long text for a board book
Where to buy the The Grouchy Ladybug
We haven't confirmed a store for the The Grouchy Ladybug yet. Search for "HarperFestival The Grouchy Ladybug" at your usual baby store.
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| HarperFestival The Grouchy Ladybug | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| Author | Eric Carle |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Format | board |
| ISBN-13 | 9780694013203 |
| Pages | 44 |
| Trim size | 7.0(w) x 6.9(h) x 0.7(d) |
| Age (publisher) | 03-3 years |
| Edition year | 1999 |
| Where these facts come from | A bookseller listing for this ISBN; the publisher's page couldn't be read |
More board books
- HarperFestivalThe Mixed-Up Chameleon32 pages1998 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar26 pages1994 edition
- HarperCollinsFrom Head to Toe28 pages1999 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Busy Spider1995 edition
- Little SimonYou're My Little Star: A Touch-and-Feel Book14 pages2025 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween$910 pages$9.99
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Valentine$910 pages$9.99
- World of Eric CarleMister Seahorse$1064 pages$10.99
The Grouchy Ladybug: questions answered
From HarperFestival's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is The Grouchy Ladybug for?
The publisher lists "03-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780694013203, the board edition, 44 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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