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Highlights
- Where monkeys swing in groves of treesand parrots soar across the sky, there lives a tiny ladybugwho has a single wing to fly.Can her friends help her out?Will she give it a try?With a small single wing, will she finally fly?Ladybug has wanted nothing more than to fly like her friends.
- 3-10 Years
- 8.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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Book Synopsis
Where monkeys swing in groves of trees
and parrots soar across the sky,
there lives a tiny ladybug
who has a single wing to fly.
Can her friends help her out?
Will she give it a try?
With a small single wing,
will she finally fly?
Ladybug has wanted nothing more than to fly like her friends. This is seemingly impossible for her, as she only has one wing, and every attempt she makes to fly goes wrong. Ladybug decides to use the advice from others-as well as her own idea-to creatively come up with a solution to fly. Will her idea work? Follow Ladybug as she learns the valuable lesson to never give up and embraces the fact that it's okay to be different.
Review Quotes
"Everyone is different and special in their own way! Fly, Ladybug, Fly! teaches us that when you have grit and determination, you can find a way to overcome barriers and that mistakes are okay and a part of learning. The spirit of the ladybug reminds us that our sameness connects us all, and it enriches our lives no matter how special we all are." -Debbie Wilkinson, M.Ed., Asst. Principal, Lomas Elementary, Former Special Education Teacher
"A delightful tale of a ladybug using her courage, strength, and ingenuity to learn to fly with one wing. Ladybug leans on the support and advice of friends to overcome her disability and soar in the sky. This enchanting story models for children and adults ways to overcome challenges, helping them find new ways to soar!" -Michelle Fahy, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Educator for 37 years, Former Special Education Teacher, Kyrene School Board Member (7 years)
"I'm recommending this book because it teaches perseverance. The big theme is you can accomplish what you want if you put your heart and mind to it. Ladybug sends a message about the importance of listening and trying suggestions offered to you by friends and loved ones. Practicing and believing in yourself is vital to accomplishing any goal! This book is precious and should be available to teachers and parents for all children." -Dr. Myrtle Combrink, retired superintendent
"The book evoked empathy and compassion toward an endearing main character as she struggled to adjust to a very real disability. Rather than merely accepting her limitations, she
problem solved ways to make the best of them. This simple yet powerful message is one that children of all ages could embrace. I highly recommend it." -Marsha Ridings, MA in Education Counseling, 25 years as a middle school language and reading teacher
"Fly, Ladybug, Fly! is an adorable journey of a little ladybug working with her friends to embrace her difference. It's a great message of friendship, courage, and resilience. This is a must-have for any preschool or kindergarten classroom." -Kristi Skoniecke, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
"Fly, Ladybug, Fly! teaches kids to keep trying, because sometimes you can find a solution even when you fail. This is a perfect book to teach young kids about perseverance, determination, and the importance of never giving up." -Darcy Hordichuk, retired NHL player, member of The Phoenix Thunderbirds Charities