The Giant Water Bug
The giant water bug can lug
His eggs upon his back.
He gives them extra care up there
And guards them from attack.
The mother glues them to the dad,
And on his way they stay.
But does he ever get a card
Or gift on Father's Day?
Copyright Credit: "The Giant Water Bug," from Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian -Illustrated By: Douglas Florian Text Copyright (c) 1998 by Douglas Florian Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.
Source: Insectlopedia (HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 1998)