From the garden to the museum, and from the field to the art studio... we embark on unforgettable adventures with the ladybug, the shiny beetle, and the Picasso beetle. Between swift escapes from danger and artistic and historical discoveries, we pause and wonder: are we guests in this story or adventurers? On every page, there's a vibrant scene and a story that brings a smile and wonder. Do you also see what we see?

Parents and Teachers' Guide

Objectives:

• To promote the idea of diverse perspectives and respect for them.
• To show the value of small creatures in nature and their role in ecological balance.
• To develop imagination and creativity by linking insects to art, history, and science.
• To train children to observe and question: How do others see me? And how do I see the world?

For Discussion:

• How did the beetles see humans? How did humans see the beetles?
• What is the role of ladybugs and beetles in the fields?
• What would happen if these insects disappeared from the environment?
• How did insects inspire Picasso? Can small creatures be a source of inspiration for artists and engineers?
• Why was Mrs. Suad afraid of insects? Is fear always justified? How do we deal with our fears?

Activities:

• Drawing Activity: Ask children to draw the world as they would see it if they were small insects.
• Role-Playing Activity: Divide children into "beetles" and "humans" to act out a scene from the story.
• Science Activity: A mini-research project on the benefit of ladybugs in eliminating aphids.
• Art Activity: Create a small painting in the style of Picasso, inspired by insect wings.
• Discussion Activity: Who defines what is "beautiful" and "scary"?

Book Details:

• Weight: 0.22 kg
• Dimensions: 24 × 24 cm
• Age: +6 years
• Author: Abeer Adel
• Illustrator: Zarifa Haidar
• Cover: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 40