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Ladybug Girl and Bingo

Name: Ladybug Girl and Bingo
Author: David Soman
ISBN: 9780803735828

by David Soman, Jacky Davis

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Overview

Bingo the dog stars in this tribute to responsibility and newest addition to the New York Times bestselling series

Lulu and Bingo are camping for the very first time and they are so excited, especially Bingo. He keeps trying to explore on his own, and Lulu's family reminds her to keep a tight hold on Bingo's leash so he doesn't get lost. "Ladybug Girl would never let that happen!" declares Lulu. But during an imagination game, Lulu drops Bingo's leash for just a second and he runs off into the forest. This is a job for Ladybug Girl!

This outdoorsy addition to the spirited Ladybug Girl series is perfect for dog and nature lovers, and offers a gentle lesson about responsibility.

Synopsis

This hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series explores the theme of responsibility for a pet and the fun of a first camping trip.

Lulu and her dog Bingo the basset hound are best friends. Whenever they play outside, Bingo always stays close by Lulu’s side. When they go camping for the first time, Lulu does her best to be responsible and hold tight to Bingo’s leash. But what happens when Bingo wants to explore the forest on his own and runs off? This is a job for Ladybug Girl! She will find Bingo in time for toasting marshmallows at the campfire.

For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors a love of the outdoors, family, and creativity!

About the Author, David Soman

David Soman and Jacky Davis live in Rosendale, New York, with their daughter and son--the inspiration for the Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy books.

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Editorials

Publishers Weekly

Even on a family camping trip, Ladybug Girl wears her wings, antennae, tutu, and polka-dot boots. Riding a canoe and having a picnic offer new adventures, but exploring the woods with her dog Bingo means being especially careful to hold his leash so he doesn’t run off. When Ladybug Girl does accidentally lose Bingo, she’s determined to find him. With Lulu’s self-assurance and inquisitive nature, and just enough tension to keep readers on their toes, Ladybug Girl continues to shine—as does Soman’s art, which works wonders with the forest setting. Ages 3–up. (May)

School Library Journal

K-Gr 2—Ladybug Girl and her trusty dog head into their latest adventure with all the imagination and pluck that children have come to expect from this delightful duo. This time Lulu's family is going camping, and the lure of the great outdoors has Bingo in a sniffing frenzy. Papa quickly snaps a leash on him and warns Lulu to hold on tight so he won't run off and get lost. They go exploring and, with her usual knack for finding delight in her surroundings, Ladybug Girl casts a spell on a "gnarly old wizard" (a tree), rides a "galloping giant turtle" (a large rock), and "sips tea with buttercup fairies" (butterflies). But Bingo proves difficult in the wild, and when he ultimately gets away from the child, she gathers her wits and resolve and sets off to find him. As with earlier titles, there is a skillful balance between Lulu's challenge and the reassuring presence of her parents, giving her the opportunity to figure things out on her own without putting herself in any real danger. Deep greens and blues of the forest dominate the watercolor-and-ink illustrations, and one noteworthy spread of them all drifting peacefully in a canoe invokes all that is wonderful about a family camping trip. A fine addition to the series and another reason to love Ladybug Girl.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library