A Perfect Spot: questions to ask and activities to try
A ladybird searches for the perfect spot to lay her eggs. A Perfect Spot is a stunning bug's-eye journey through habitats and camouflage.
What age is it for? A Perfect Spot is best for ages 4–7. Good for: A ladybird's journey to find the perfect spot.
A Perfect Spot (Isabelle Simler)
- Age
- 4-7
- Best for
- A ladybird's journey to find the perfect spot
Look closely for the hidden creatures on each page. Then go on a minibeast hunt outside.
What it helps with
- Minibeasts and habitats
- Camouflage
- Life cycles
- Looking closely
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What was the ladybird looking for?”
- “Who was already there?”
- “Which creature was best hidden?”
- “Where did she lay her eggs?”
- “Why did she need a perfect spot?”
- “Where do ladybirds live near us?”
5-minute activities to try together
Ladybird hunt
Look for ladybirds on plants in spring and summer.
Camouflage game
Hide paper bugs around a room in matching colours.
Free printables: A Perfect Spot worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
What the Ladybird Heard (Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks)
- Best for
- Being small, quiet and clever
- Age
- 2-6
The Bad-Tempered Ladybird (Eric Carle)
- Best for
- Being grumpy and picking fights, and learning to share
- Age
- 2-5
Bee and Me (Alison Jay)
- Best for
- Overcoming fear of bees, and why bees matter
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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