In a classic "the grass is always greener," each page spread of this book features an insect wishing they were another insect with "if only" being the repeated refrain. For instance, if only I was as beautiful as a butterfly. The next page than shows that named insect wishing they were another one. Obviously, the takeaway is that we each have our own talents and should be proud of those, instead of worrying about what someone else is good at doing. With the sparse but pointed text and the bright illustrations, this book does a good job of sending that message to young readers. ( )

The grass is always greener on the other side of the garden! But insects—and children—all have their own specific strengths. Gentle repetition and vibrant collages make this story a super satisfying read-aloud.

Great little book with good art activity at the end. ( )