Recently we put together this gift for our cousin.
Ours consisted of a bug vacuum, a straw for sucking up whatever little creepy-crawlys you happen to find, a container, a pair of tweezers, and a half-gallon jar covered with cheesecloth.
Below are some book ideas: Pets in a Jar, Pet Bugs, and More Pet Bugs.
There are also a few links below.
Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Touchable Insects
More Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures
Pets in a Jar: Collecting and Caring for Small Wild Animals
Although almost any container will do, a jar would probably be your best option. A cheesecloth covering is great because it gives the animal a lot of air, and you also don't have to poke holes in all
of your lids.
By
Ethan