Delilah Saves the Village of Lumpidoo
A ladybug learns she is perfect just the way she is
About this book
Delilah is a ladybug with no spots on her back, and she feels different from every other ladybug in the village of Lumpidoo. She tries to paint spots on, and then she leaves home to find a place where she fits in. But when danger comes to her village, Delilah finds a brave new reason to fly home.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 920 words, 9 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz and Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Delilah Saves the Village of Lumpidoo with your child
This is a story to read when your child feels different from everyone else. Delilah believes she needs spots to belong, and her journey shows how easy it is to think happiness comes from looking like others. Talk about what makes each person special, and why friends and family love us for who we are, not how we look. It is a warm way to build confidence and to talk about self-acceptance with young children.
Talk about it together
- What makes you feel like you belong?
- Why did Delilah think spots would make her happy?
- What would you say to a friend who feels different from everyone else?
Inside the book
Delilah is a ladybug who feels different because she has no spots, and this story follows her search for a place where she belongs. It is a story about self-acceptance: learning to see your own worth instead of wishing you looked like everyone else. Children gain confidence from Delilah's journey, and a gentle way to talk about fitting in.
Read it together and cheer Delilah on as she travels far from home. When trouble comes to her village, Delilah has to decide what matters most.
From the book: “My dear, you are perfect just the way you are!”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years.
Is this book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
Ten pages, 920 words, about 9 minutes of reading time.
What does Delilah learn?
Delilah learns that she is perfect just the way she is, spots or no spots.
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