Grub lived in the forest, way beneath the tree canopy, in an old log.
He spent his days eating and eating.

Grub is a little bit worried. He tells his friend, Ladybird, that he’ll have to sleep soon as his body will be changing. He wonders if he’ll change into a ladybird, have beautiful wings like a butterfly, or be able to sing like a cicada. But he just keeps on eating and eating and growing and growing until he falls asleep, still wondering.

Every page tells this amazing story so vividly, with such realistic and beautiful illustrations, that you feel part of Grub’s world. And you share his excitement when he wakes up and finds out who he really is.

This little story is a wonderful way to help our young readers understand not only the life cycle of this amazing beetle, one of the world’s largest, but also many other insects that undergo metamorphosis.

An unforgettable and beautifully presented book.

Reviewed by Merle Morcom
Age Guide 5+