About This Book
The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children inspiring them to appreciate the uniqueness of their design. Laia has overcome many obstacles, but now she wants to explore the world around her. As she soars into adventure, she runs into trouble when an angry alligator frustrates her plan to cross the river. Although Laia is small and not so strong, she faces her fears to help a new friend, and she gains an inner strength of compassion, smarts and grit.
AWARDS
2023 Feathered Quill Book Award Finalist for Poetry.
First Place Winner for Children’s Fiction in the 2022 Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Awards.
First Place Winner for Children’s Illustrations in the 2022 Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Awards.
Silver Award Winner for the Literary Titan August 2022 Book Awards.
Honorable Mention in the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Best Illustration.
Honorable Mention in the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Picture Book 6 and Older.
Honorable Mention in the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Poetry.
Second Place Winner for Pets/Animals Category in the 2022 CIPA EVVY Book Awards.
Second Place in the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Poetry Book.
Honorable Mention in the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Best Illustration.
Story Monster Approved! 2022 Award Winner for the Making a Difference Category.
Story Monster Approved! 2022 Award Winner for the Illustration/Photography/Artwork Category.
Story Monster Approved! 2022 Award Winner for the Early Readers (Ages 5-9) Fiction Category.