Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as an information book and it introduces a variety of critters that one could find in their backyard. Most bugs are not really pretty so the question posed early on “Aren’t I pretty?” is probably a bit tongue in check. The creatures look pretty scary, especially since the images are often enlarged to show the details of their body structure. Lady bugs are certainly among the more familiar and they are pretty. Their bright red color and spots do warn predators that they do not taste good. Centipedes and spiders capture and eat prey.