

Navigating preschool life can be tricky! Lu the affectionate ladybird is used to getting her own way - but now, alongside her new classmates, she must learn what it means to be a good friend.
Nicky Phelan
CBeebies
36
8 min

Lu's upset when Declan takes a bite of her apple.
Apr 12, 2023

Lu upsets the other bugs when she refuses to share the funnest role in a game.
Apr 12, 2023

Barnaby is in the mood for hugs, but not all his friends are.
Apr 12, 2023

Declan accidentally upsets Gus by not properly explaining the rules of a game.
Apr 12, 2023

Lu feels discouraged when her xylophone playing doesn't get the reaction she'd hoped for.
Apr 12, 2023

Lu gets frustrated when Gus won't join in her mimicking game.
Apr 12, 2023

Lu is a good friend to Barnaby when he regrets not showing the class his backwards roly poly.
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Lu gets upset when she loses Declan's special toy.
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Lu fails to realise that Biba is scared by a game they are playing together.
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Lu refuses a snack that turns out to be yummier than she'd imagined.
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Lu tries to cheer Declan up, but he doesn't want to be cheered up.
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Lu and Barnaby have a disagreement during Art Time at Shell School.
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Lu's upset when no-one seems to like her new shoes.
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Lu feels sad when her flowery friend begins to droop.
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Lu struggles to understand Elodie's upset when she accidentally spoils her game
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Lu has trouble waiting for her turn to play with a toy.
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Lu accidentally breaks Barnaby's special twig and realises how much it means to him.
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Biba gets frustrated when Lu abandons their cushion castle to play with baby Bo.
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Gus demands Lu play by the rules.
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Lu wants Biba to play only with her at Shell School today.
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Lu can't understand why Gus is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
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Lu and Barnaby can't agree on how to play with a cardboard box.
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Gus gets upset when he can't finish his rocket the way he'd planned.
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Lu has difficulty letting go of her favourite but now-too-small rain boots.
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Lu isn't as good at catching as she thought she was.
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Declan is frustrated when Lu has the same favourite thing as him.
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Biba gets upset when her clay star goes missing during tidy up time.
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Lu and Biba accidentally rig their treasure hunt game.
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Biba gets a birthday present that Lu herself really wants.
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Declan learns there are some things we just don’t know the answer to - and that’s OK.
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Lu gets upset when a surprise is spoiled.
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Lu is excited to play with the new class pet, but he seems less keen.
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Lu struggles to choose between three fun activities.
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Lu and Declan learn to navigate a stalemate.
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Elodie learns the importance of keeping her promise.
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Lu learns that it's ok to miss people that you love.
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Lu (voice)

Biba (voice)

Elodie (voice)

Gus (voice)

Shella (voice)

Declan (voice)

Barnaby (voice)