Ladybugs Do Not Go to Preschool
Published on 18. December 2025
Book
Hardback
24 pages
978-1-76121-347-2 (ISBN)
Description
Ladybugs Do Not Go to Preschool is a spirited, funny and empowering picture book to encourage even the most nervous of children to spread their wings and try something new.
Mum says it's the first day of day care, but Ravi's dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. In fact, this ladybird would rather stay home and eat aphids, thank you very much!
Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight?
A 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book
A 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book Book of the Year: Notable Book
'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare ... [will] captivate the imaginations of children and empower them to embrace their individuality ... This sweet book not only inspires children but also encourages parents to playfully support their little ones as they spread their wings and grow; it's perfect for children aged 2-7.' Books+Publishing
'Pretend play helps a child with preschool jitters ... [and] the creators showcase the way play can help kids exert autonomy, especially when navigating new surroundings.' Publishers Weekly
'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare overflows with imagination and humour, making it an excellent choice for young new students.' Bookpage
Mum says it's the first day of day care, but Ravi's dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. In fact, this ladybird would rather stay home and eat aphids, thank you very much!
Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight?
A 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book
A 2024 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book Book of the Year: Notable Book
'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare ... [will] captivate the imaginations of children and empower them to embrace their individuality ... This sweet book not only inspires children but also encourages parents to playfully support their little ones as they spread their wings and grow; it's perfect for children aged 2-7.' Books+Publishing
'Pretend play helps a child with preschool jitters ... [and] the creators showcase the way play can help kids exert autonomy, especially when navigating new surroundings.' Publishers Weekly
'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare overflows with imagination and humour, making it an excellent choice for young new students.' Bookpage
Reviews / Votes
Pretend play helps a child with preschool jitters in Rutstein and Nill's understanding story, the first in the Preschool Problems series...With smudgy sponge textures, soft-edged and light-infused artwork leans appropriately into botanicals across domestic and outdoor scenes. Through Ravi, the creators showcase the way play can help kids exert autonomy, especially when navigating new surroundings. * Publishers Weekly * Ladybugs Do Not Go to Preschool overflows with imagination and humor, making it an excellent choice for young new students. * Bookpage *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 99 years
Illustrations
Full-colour Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 251 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-76121-347-2 (9781761213472)
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Persons
Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner, three sons, and an assortment of disobedient pets.
Ali has a background in zoology and scientific writing, but much prefers writing picture books for children. She writes stories inspired by her passion for wildlife and steals ideas from amusing conversations with her children.
Nina Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids, and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.
Ali has a background in zoology and scientific writing, but much prefers writing picture books for children. She writes stories inspired by her passion for wildlife and steals ideas from amusing conversations with her children.
Nina Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids, and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.