Thea Whitehead

I'm Still Me is the story of Cade the Caterpillars. From the time he hatches from his tiny egg, through the time he metamorphosizes to a moth, his friends help him through his anxiety about the many changes happening to his body. Although the book is fiction in nature, it accurately depicts the life cycle of a caterpillar to moth / butterfly.Concepts taught in this book: Change happensOur friends can support usWe can feel good insideCaterpillar life cycleAt the end of the book there is an enrichment section that helps adults teach concepts within the book. It also explains the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon.

Sid the Spider is missing his Cider. His friends in the Bright-eyed Bug Club do their best to help him, but most don't know what he is asking for. Reminiscent of a game of 20 questions and Hide & Seek, Sid eventually finds his precious Cider.This book teaches inclusivity, friendship, tolerance, and family values.The book includes a page for parents and care givers to ask the appropriate questions that teach about rhyme, fact vs. fiction, and caring for others.There is also a vocabulary list at the end of the book.