Butterfly and the Bog Beast is a Magic School Bus TV tie-in book that's based on the episode of the same name.
Plot[]
Ms. Frizzle's class needs a mascot for its soccer team. Phoebe wants it to be a butterfly, but everyone else thinks that's a dumb idea... butterflies are too wimpy! Know-it-all Janet suggests a bog beast mascot. The kids think that sounds really cool. But just what is a bog beast? Find out when you join the class on a exciting field trip to a real live bog, where they learn all about bog beasts and butterflies.
Differences from TV Show[]
- Janet doesn't make her surprise introduction as seen on the show.
- Ms. Frizzle glides down from the ceiling in the book rather than bungee jumping with a rope.
- The part where Janet falls into the mud after being scared is cut from the book.
Trivia[]
- This is another instance where the reader can hear Liz's thoughts.
Gallery[]
The class discussing about a new Mascot
Ms. Frizzle gliding down in her butterfly suit.
Janet trying to catch a butterfly (with Liz thinking of lunch).