Welcome to the Wandering Meadow, and the world of Zip, Zap, and Zup. Our friendly little family of ladybugs are all about adventures and learning. They might be small, but they are doing big things. Each Zip, Zap, and Zup book is a collection of three separate stories for your youngster, along with some bonus pages in the back. In "Venturing Farther", little Zap is ready to explore the world around her with Zip and Zup. In the first story in the collection, Little Town, Zap learns that it is important to listen to her mom and dad, because while Little Town is an exciting place, there are also some dangers for a little ladybug like her. In the second story in the collection, Blueberry Picking, Zap is excited about picking some yummy blueberries, but she has to be patient and wait until everything is ready. She also learns about the importance of family and the comfort that family members give to each other. In the third story in the collection, Rainy Days Can Be Fun Days, Zap explores the Flower Garden during and after a rain shower. She learns all about how to enjoy doing things by yourself and how to appreciate the beauty of the world around us, even when the conditions might suggest otherwise. Zip, Zap, and Zup stories are intended for children, ages 4 through 8, though children of all ages love stories with a happy ending. Won't you come along with us? It's always more fun going on an adventure together.