Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs - SPECIAL EDITION: An Award-Winning Fairy Tale with Bonus Illustrations. Teaches Empathy, Responsibility, and Kindness

by P E Shadrick, Maya Penzlik (Illustrator), Jennifer Rees (Editor)

Overview

Do you know what happens at night when you sleep? Ladybugs come out to play!

Lisbeth, a lively six-year-old, wakes up one morning to discover a tangled mess in her hair. Her grandmother tells her the story of how a group of playful ladybugs is the cause of all the knots in her hair. Through Grandma's fanciful story of the ladybugs' glorious grand gala, Lisbeth learns the lesson of how shared responsibility can be both necessary and fun.

Inspired by the stories of author, P.E. Shadrick's own grandmother, this charming story comes to life through the vibrant watercolor illustrations of artist, Maya Penzlik.

Available in a special expanded artwork edition, as well as hardback, paperback and digital versions, Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs draws children into an imaginative world of classic storytelling and traditional illustration, certain to delight audiences both young and old.

Join Lisbeth on a whimsical adventure, and get to know her curious and free-spirited ladybug friends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798991234009
Publisher:	P.E. Shadrick
Publication date:	12/01/2024
Edition description:	Special Expanded Artwork ed.
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

From an early age, Atlanta, Georgia-born, P.E. Shadrick was surrounded by masterful storytellers. Carrying forward a shared love of boundless creativity, she pursued opportunities of artistic expression in design and writing, eventually settling into a profession in marketing & communications. Inspired by the stories of her grandmother, "Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs" is P.E. Shadrick's first published book. But with a treasure trove of imaginative stories to tell, it certainly won't be her last. To learn more about upcoming projects, please visit peshadrick.com

Maya Penzlik is a talented artist and illustrator residing in Montreal, Canada. She creates beautiful, whimsical paintings featuring colorful characters and dreamy landscapes that are full of life and magic. Maya draws inspiration from her dreams, cherished childhood memories, and her desire to explore new and exciting places. Her work is also influenced by the special moments she shares with her daughter, Eva.

Editorial Reviews

2024-12-03
A girl learns the importance of responsibility in Shadrick’s debut picture book.

Lisbeth, who has light brown skin and dark brown hair, is very excited to spend the day with her brother Christopher and her Grandma, but first her unruly hair must be untangled. Grandma tells Lisbeth that the tangles come from a group of ladybugs—Lana, Lola, and Laney—who threw a party in Lisbeth’s hair overnight. Lola is scared of thunderstorms, so to soothe her Lana suggests they organize a grand gala. (“No one can stay sad for very long when they are dancing.”) They recruit other ladybugs to make decorations, play music, and design stunning outfits for attendees to wear. They have a lovely time at their party, dancing until the streamers are tangled and the sun comes up. But the streamers are Lisbeth’s hair, and the ladybugs depart in such a hurry to beat the sunrise that they leave a mess behind them. Grandma urges Lisbeth to take responsibility for keeping her hair knot-free, even if the mess isn’t her own. Their relationship, as well as the resulting etiquette lesson, comes alive naturally in Shadrick’s text. (The only drawback is the ladybugs’ names all beginning with the letter L, which makes it tricky to distinguish them.) Penzlik’s charming illustrations are reminiscent of a child’s drawings, amplified to create a detailed, rainbow-colored world where ladybugs live inside a flower, dress like Frida Kahlo, and dance through the night.

A useful lesson about responsibility packaged as a delightful fairy tale.

Kirkus Reviews