Chapter Overview
| Game | Yoshi and the Mysterious Book |
|---|---|
| Chapter | Chapter 5: Bug Country |
| Status | 25 verified Smiley Flowers; some screenshots remain pending |
| Guide Type | Smiley Flower collectible guide |
On this page
Jump straight to the level you are cleaning up. Each link shows the Flower count and the main thing to check in that area.
4 FLOWERS
Behedger
Scythes, keys, temple exterior and hidden chest.
5 FLOWERS
Swirm
Waterfall, red button, cave ricochets and rocks.
5 FLOWERS
Stickiwick
Web swings, hidden cavern and timed tokens.
3 FLOWERS
Mawstalk
Giant nut, underground insect and Winged Cloud chase.
4 FLOWERS
Slugarang
Leaf patch, waterfall cave, blue fish and rain clouds.
4 FLOWERS
Wooshwing
Cliffside platforms, updrafts, timed tokens and butterfly.
Verification Status
| level | Flowers | Main check |
|---|---|---|
| Behedger | 4 | Scythes, keys, temple exterior and hidden chest. |
| Swirm | 5 | Waterfall, red button, cave ricochets and rocks. |
| Stickiwick | 5 | Web swings, hidden cavern and timed tokens. |
| Mawstalk | 3 | Giant nut, underground insect and Winged Cloud chase. |
| Slugarang | 4 | Leaf patch, waterfall cave, blue fish and rain clouds. |
| Wooshwing | 4 | Cliffside platforms, updrafts, timed tokens and butterfly. |
Behedger Smiley Flower Locations
Behedger uses the Behedger as a heavy cutter. Let it smash objects that Yoshi cannot break directly.

Smiley Flower #1 – Behedger
- Lure the Behedger toward the jars on the platform above the staircase.
- Wait for it to swing its scythes.
- Collect the Flower after the jars break.

Smiley Flower #2 – Behedger
- Get the mouse from the well.
- Throw it into the small hole in the wall.
- Let the mouse retrieve the Flower for you.

Smiley Flower #3 – Behedger
- Place all four keys into their keyholes.
- Lure the Behedger outside the temple.
- Make it smash the nut with its scythes to reveal the Flower.

Smiley Flower #4 – Behedger
- Lead the Behedger to the stone ruins outside the temple.
- Make it smash the ruins to reveal a hole.
- Enter the hole and Ground Pound the treasure chest inside.
Swirm Smiley Flower Locations
Swirm is built around stretching and bouncing with the giant Swirm. Flower routes often depend on the angle of the creature.

Smiley Flower #1 – Swirm
- Go to the bottom of the waterfall.
- Throw an egg at the Flower.
- Collect it after the hit.

Smiley Flower #2 – Swirm
- Use the giant Swirm to line up a fly slam.
- Strike the nut on top of the second waterfall.
- Collect the Flower from the broken nut.

Smiley Flower #3 – Swirm
- Ground Pound the red button.
- Stretch the Swirm across the platform.
- Ground Pound on it to bounce high and collect every blue token.

Smiley Flower #4 – Swirm
- Inside the cave, stretch the giant Swirm in a straight line.
- Throw eggs so they bounce off the Swirm.
- Hit the Flower on the platform above.

Smiley Flower #5 – Swirm
- Stretch the giant Swirm diagonally in the cave.
- Ground Pound on the far end of the stretched Swirm for a stronger aerial strike.
- Break the rocks above and collect the Flower.
Stickiwick Smiley Flower Locations
Stickiwick is a swinging route. Attach the web ball to the right ceiling or ledge before committing to each jump.

Smiley Flower #1 – Stickiwick
- Throw the Stickiwick web ball onto the rock ceiling.
- Swing toward the middle platform.
- Grab the Flower above it.

Smiley Flower #2 – Stickiwick
- Attach the web ball to the edge of the tree root.
- Build a larger swing.
- Reach the hidden cavern and collect the Flower.

Smiley Flower #3 – Stickiwick
- Throw the web ball onto the cliff platform at the far-right side.
- Swing into the hidden area.
- Collect the Flower inside.

Smiley Flower #4 – Stickiwick
- Attach the web ball near the webbed twig box in the upper-right.
- Ground Pound while swinging to smash the box.
- Swing up through the crevice to reach the Flower.

Smiley Flower #5 – Stickiwick
- Pull out the red exclamation button on the far-left side.
- Ground Pound the button.
- Collect all blue tokens before the timer ends.
Mawstalk Smiley Flower Locations
Mawstalk focuses on feeding and steering the creature. Watch what it eats because new spaces open after the Mawstalk clears objects.

Smiley Flower #1 – Mawstalk
- Find the giant nut in the group of leaves on the second level.
- Feed the nut to the Mawstalk.
- Collect the Flower after the interaction.

Smiley Flower #2 – Mawstalk
- Have the Mawstalk eat the rock below the nut on the second level.
- Enter the secret underground area that opens.
- Chase the insect carrying the Flower until you can grab it.

Smiley Flower #3 – Mawstalk
- Feed the empowered Mawstalk a hot pepper.
- Let it eat the leaves around the platforms above the second-level crevice.
- Follow the Winged Cloud and chase it with the Mawstalk to claim the Flower.
Slugarang Smiley Flower Locations
Slugarang uses the returning Slugarang throw for both combat and object retrieval. Aim low and through gaps when the route looks blocked.

Smiley Flower #1 – Slugarang
- Throw the Slugarang at the leaf patch above the arched platform right of the Croakaoke.
- Drop the giant nut.
- Destroy the nut with the Slugarang to reveal the Flower.

Smiley Flower #2 – Slugarang
- Destroy the crate under the platform near the waterfall.
- Enter the cave that opens.
- Throw the Slugarang under the wooden platform so it carries the Flower back.

Smiley Flower #3 – Slugarang
- Watch the base of the waterfall for the blue fish.
- Hit the jumping fish with the Slugarang.
- Collect the Flower after the hit.

Smiley Flower #4 – Slugarang
- Ride the rain clouds from the upper-right area.
- Use them to reach the top of the central tree.
- Collect the Flower at the top.
Wooshwing Smiley Flower Locations
Wooshwing is the flying cleanup route for Bug Country. Keep altitude and prepare for one timed blue-token challenge.

Smiley Flower #1 – Wooshwing
- Fly with the Wooshwing toward the cliffside.
- Reach the platform above the two yellow Crazee Dayzees.
- Collect the Flower there.

Smiley Flower #2 – Wooshwing
- Fly toward the Flower left of the Winged Clouds near the updraft.
- Hold your line through the wind.
- Grab the Flower before dropping back down.

Smiley Flower #3 – Wooshwing
- Ground Pound the red exclamation button in the upper-right corner.
- Collect all blue tokens before the timer expires.
- Take the Flower that appears on the thread.

Smiley Flower #4 – Wooshwing
- Carry a hot pepper while riding a Wooshwing.
- Blast off toward the upper-right corner.
- Take the Flower from the yellow butterfly.
Video Sources and Credits
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book visuals and related game content are property of Nintendo. Screenshots are used as visual guide references.
Flower routes and level counts were cross-checked against GAMES.GG’s Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Smiley Flower guide and rewritten in original TGGA wording. Exact screenshot captures still need to be replaced with matching gameplay screenshots where placeholders are shown.
When exact location screenshots are added, prefer The Gaming Guide Archives footage first, then small YouTube walkthrough channels with clear visible credit.
FAQ
Is this Bug Country Smiley Flowers guide complete?
Yes. This page lists the verified level groups for Bug Country and gives a practical route for each known Flower.
Will every Flower get its own screenshot?
Yes. The layout is prepared for one screenshot per Flower, with galleries added when a route needs more than one visual step.
Should I clear the chapter in this order?
Use the level order above as a cleanup route, then revisit individual sections when a creature interaction or late-game tool makes a Flower easier to reach.
