# The Bad-tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle (Paperback)

**OVER 175 MILLION ERIC CARLE BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE  
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A much-loved classic from the creator of _The Very Hungry Caterpillar_**

The bad-tempered ladybird picks a fight with every animal it meets but after a whole day of being bad-tempered, the ladybird realises that life is much better when you're kind! With its die-cut pages to show the rising and falling sun, this is a beautifully illustrated story that teaches children about telling the time, size and the importance of sharing.

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_Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?_

_The Very Busy Spider_

From Head to Toe

Mister Seahorse

The Tiny Seed

## Details

- **Price:** 6.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Puffin
- **Type:** Eric Carle
- **Tags:** All Books, Baby Books (0-5)

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 6.99 GBP | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-19