ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House Kids Book Read Aloud: IT’S NOT EASY BEING A LAZY BUG by Pragya Tomar and Ramona McClean
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m on vacation visiting my family, and today some of my nieces, nephews, and grandkids are going to help me with my book. Let’s meet them!
Hi, I’m Lexi, and I’m 9 years old.
Hi, I’m Kylie, and I’m 11 years old.
Hi, I’m Noah, and I’m 9 years old.
Hi, I’m Neil, and I’m 7 years old.
Hi, my name is Max, and I’m 11 years old.
Hi, I’m Zach, and I’m the sound guy, and I’m 15.
Today, we’re going to read “It’s Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug,” written by Pragya Tomar. The story artist is Ramona MacLean, and the color artist is Mikela Fiore. If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with us!
Buck is a bug who loves doing nothing. The other bugs say he never brushes his teeth and he stinks. Buck doesn’t even shower. He’s too lazy, and his room is a mess. “What’s the big deal? I just like doing nothing,” he says.
Every morning, the bugs say, “Wake up, Buck! Get ready or you’ll be late for school.” Buck is always late. His blankets are all jumbled up, and he trips over his shoes every day. He has a mountain of toys in his room.
Being lazy is easy for Buck, but Mommy and Daddy worry about him. They want him to be independent. When Buck was little, everyone did things for him. They fed him, dressed him, and cleaned his room. Buck liked it that way. Now, even though he’s bigger, he doesn’t want to do big bug things like making his bed or brushing his teeth.
The other bugs are getting tired of helping Buck all the time. One day, Mommy and Daddy decide it’s time for a change. “We love you, but no more being lazy. You can do it, my big bug!” they say. Buck shouts, “No! I don’t want to do it myself! I’m not big enough!”
The next morning, no one comes to dress Buck. “You can do it, my big bug!” So, he goes to school in his pajamas. “Your jammies are inside out,” the teacher says. “You’re late; you’ll have to work through recess.”
The following morning, Buck doesn’t tie his shoes. “Don’t forget to tie your shoelaces,” the doctor says. After school, Buck yells, “I am hungry! Feed me!” “You can do it, my big bug!” Buck sulks in his room.
Then, Buck’s stomach growls. “You know, it’s not so hard to spread peanut butter and jelly on a piece of bread. I can show you how,” someone suggests. Buck takes out the bread, lifts the knife, scoops some peanut butter, and spreads it. Then he gets the jelly and makes himself a sandwich. “This is the best sandwich ever!”
“That wasn’t so hard. Mom puts way too much peanut butter, and Dad puts way too much jelly. If I can make a sandwich, I can do anything!” Buck realizes he wants to change, but change can be hard when you’re used to doing nothing.
But he is trying; he’s taking baby steps. He helps his mommy wash dishes and makes lots of cool bubbles, and Daddy scrub-a-dub-dubs. Sometimes he still forgets to clean up his room or make his bed, but he remembers to brush his teeth every day. Sometimes he needs to ask others for help, but not all the time. He is trying his best. Buck even makes sandwiches for his friends. “Thanks, Buck!” they say. Buck is now a can-do bug. He learned that he can do anything!
Alright, today’s shout-outs go to Rena and Seema in Amman, Jordan; Sale in Sydney, Australia; Ikan and Lillian in Ottawa, Canada; Braylon and Jasper in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Kelly and Reagan in Bear, Delaware; Alice in McPherson, Kansas; Justin Vasquez in Trenton, New Jersey; Blanca in Cedar Grove, New Jersey; Mason Gray in Glenville, New York; and Anna in Kingwood, Texas.
Hello to each and every one of you! I’m so happy that you’re all a part of my reading family. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. I’m on vacation now visiting my family, and today I’m going to have some of my nieces, nephews, and grandkids help me with my book. You’re going to meet them right now!
Hi, I’m Lexi, and I’m 9 years old.
Hi, I’m Kylie, and I’m 11 years old.
Hi, I’m Noah, and I’m 9 years old.
Hi, I’m Neil, and I’m 7 years old.
Hi, my name is Max, and I’m 11 years old.
Hi, I’m Zach, and I’m the sound guy, and I’m 15.
Make sure to watch all the way through because I’m going to do some shout-outs at the end.
Alright, today we’re all going to read “It’s Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with us!
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“It’s Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug,” written by Pragya Tomar.
Story artist: Ramona MacLean.
Color artist: Mikela Fiore.
Buck loves doing nothing. The other bugs look at him and say he never brushes his teeth; he stinks. Buck doesn’t even shower. He’s too lazy, and his room is a mess. “What’s the big deal? I just like doing nothing.”
Every morning, they say, “Wake up, Buck! Get ready or you’ll be late for school.” Buck is always late for school. His blankets are jumbled up, and he trips over his shoes every day. He has a mountain of toys in his room.
It’s just so easy being lazy. Mommy and Daddy worry about Buck; they want him to be independent. When Buck was born, the others fawned over him. They fed him, dressed him, made his bed, and picked up his toys. Buck liked when others did things for him. Now, even though he’s big, he doesn’t want to grow up and do big bug things like making his bed, brushing his teeth, tying his shoes, giving himself a bath, feeding himself, or cleaning his room.
The other bugs are getting tired of being told what to do. One day, Mommy and Daddy decide enough is enough. “We love you, but no more being lazy. You can do it, my big bug!” He screams and shouts, “No! I don’t want to do it myself! I’m not big enough!”
The next morning, no one comes to dress Buck. “You can do it, my big bug!” So he goes to school in his pajamas. “Your jammies are inside out,” the teacher says. “You’re late; you’ll have to work through recess.”
The following morning, Buck doesn’t bother to tie his shoes. “Don’t forget to tie your shoelaces,” the doctor says. After school, Buck yells, “I am hungry! Feed me!” “You can do it, my big bug!” Buck sulks in his room.
“You know, it’s not so hard to spread peanut butter and jelly on a piece of bread. I can show you how.” His stomach growls, so he takes out the bread, lifts the knife, scoops some peanut butter, and spreads it. Then he gets the jelly and makes himself a sandwich. “This is the best sandwich ever!”
“That wasn’t so hard. Mom puts way too much peanut butter, and Dad puts way too much jelly. If I can make a sandwich, I can do anything!” Buck realizes he wants to change, but change can be hard when you’re used to doing nothing.
But he is trying; he’s taking baby steps. He helps his mommy wash dishes and makes lots of cool bubbles, and Daddy scrub-a-dub-dubs. Sometimes he still forgets to clean up his room or make his bed, but he remembers to brush his teeth every day. Sometimes he needs to ask others for help, but not all the time. He is trying his best. Buck even makes sandwiches for his friends. “Thanks, Buck!” They go back; he’s a can-do bug. Buck learned that he can do anything!
Alright, today’s shout-outs go to Rena and Seema in Amman, Jordan; Sale in Sydney, Australia; Ikan and Lillian in Ottawa, Canada; Braylon and Jasper in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Kelly and Reagan in Bear, Delaware; Alice in McPherson, Kansas; Justin Vasquez in Trenton, New Jersey; Blanca in Cedar Grove, New Jersey; Mason Gray in Glenville, New York; and Anna in Kingwood, Texas.
Hello to each and every one of you! I’m so happy that you’re all a part of my reading family. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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This version removes any informal language and maintains a friendly tone suitable for a reading audience.
