September 2008

This issue of Ladybug is full of rainy day fun! In "Camping in the Rain," a little boy decides rainy days aren't so bad if you can still go camping.  Read a funny story about a gorilla getting dinner ready for a royal guest, "A Meal Fit for a King." Show off your knick-knack paddywack and sing along with "This Old Man." Click below for special Web features for this issue.

Come Play

  • A Meal Fit for a King Finger Puppets

    Did you like "A Meal Fit for a King" in this month's issue? Here are some finger puppets to act out the story again and again!

  • Blue Moo

    Read what Felineous Katz has to say about "Blue Moo," an album full of golden oldies for kids!

  • Illustrate a Poem

    Draw your own picture of a rainy day.

  • Ladybug's Summer Vacation

    Ladybug's summer trip has come to an end, but you can read all her postcards from her USA journey. Plus, send in your own postcards to Ladybug!

  • Marvelous Maps

    For this month's Your Turn, send us a map of the special things in your world.

  • This Old Man

    Come sing along with this month's song, "This Old Man."

What's Ladybug Reading

  • Pretend Soup

    Ladybug wants to tell you about this great cookbook for kids.
    (Thud and Muddle have books they want to tell you about too!)