The Very Clumsy Click Beetle — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
When a little click beetle falls onto his back, he seeks the help of a wise old click beetle. "Look at me," says the more experienced click beetle, giving a loud CLICK and flipping onto its feet. But try as he might, the clumsy little click beetle just can't get the hang of it--or can he? In the tradition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle creates a winning story of perseverance and pride in achievement complete with an ingenious fiber-optic microchip that truly gives voice to the valiant little beetle as it CLICKs its way through the colorful pages and somersaults into your heart.
Praise for The Very Clumsy Click Beetle:
"Sure to be loved and requested again and again, Click Beetle is a well-crafted story, joyfully illustrated, that speaks to the hearts of young children."--Library Journal
"At once stark and sophisticated, Carle's trademark collage art fills the pages of his latest Very volume."--Publishers Weekly
"Carle's trademark artwork, featuring large, colorful collages set against expansive white space, is--as always--a strong attribute."--Booklist
Frequently asked questions
Is The Very Clumsy Click Beetle appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence present in the book. The story revolves around a clumsy click beetle and its attempts to right itself, with encouragement from other animals, which is gentle and appropriate for children. No scary content in the book. The narrative is focused on the beetle's clumsiness and its journey to learn how to flip over, which is presented in a light-hearted manner.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have violence?
No violence present in the book. The story revolves around a clumsy click beetle and its attempts to right itself, with encouragement from other animals, which is gentle and appropriate for children.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The narrative is focused on the beetle's clumsiness and its journey to learn how to flip over, which is presented in a light-hearted manner.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference a Christian retailer but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. The search results discuss various topics related to racism and social justice but do not indicate any race-related content in 'The Very Clumsy Click Beetle'.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The search results mention profanity in unrelated films but do not suggest any inappropriate language in the book itself.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results include references to environmental topics but do not relate them to 'The Very Clumsy Click Beetle'.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results reference various films and media with sexual themes but do not indicate any such content in 'The Very Clumsy Click Beetle'.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have gender roles?
No discussion or critique of gender roles in the book. The narrative focuses on the beetle's personal journey and does not address gender dynamics.
Does The Very Clumsy Click Beetle have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results focus on various media with LGBTQ+ representation but do not mention any related content in 'The Very Clumsy Click Beetle'.
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