The Very Lazy Ladybird

The Very Lazy Ladybird by Isobel Finn illustrated by Jack Tickle is a charming pop-up or board book—depending on the edition—about a ladybird so lazy she has never learned to fly. Determined to find a new place to sleep, she hitches rides on various animals, each offering a less-than-perfect journey, until an elephant’s trunk gives her the biggest surprise yet. It’s filled with bright, engaging illustrations and playful design elements like lifts, sounds, or pop-ups