When Hazel was young, I loved telling her stories. Since we started at a Waldorf school, storytelling was very important. Stories could entertain, teach lessons and so much more. Today I am sharing book that has a grandmother telling a story to her granddaughter as she works the tangles out of the granddaughter's hair. The book is Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs by P.E. Shadrick and illustrated by Maya Penzlik.
About the Book:
Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs Written by P.E. Shadrick and Illustrated by Maya PenzlikAges: 3-6 | 32 Pages | Publisher: P.E. Shadrick | ISBN: 979-8-9912340-0-9
Publisher’s Book Summary: Do you know what happens at night when you sleep? The 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 P.E. Shadrick’s own grandmother, this charming story comes to life through the vibrant watercolor illustrations of Montreal artist, Maya Penzlik.
Available in hardback and a special expanded artwork edition (11″ x 8.5″), as well as paperback (8.5″ x 8.5″), Kindle, and digital editions.
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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 her grandmother’s stories, 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 lastFor more information, visit:
- peshadrick.com
- https://www.instagram.com/p.e.shadrick/
- https://www.facebook.com/P.E.ShadrickAuthor
- https://www.youtube.com/@P.E.Shadrick
About the Illustrator:
Maya Penzlik is a talented artist and illustrator living in Montreal, Canada. She creates beautiful, whimsical paintings featuring colorful characters and dreamy landscapes full of life and magic. Maya draws inspiration from her dreams, cherished childhood memories, and desire to explore new and exciting places. Her work is also influenced by the special moments she shares with her daughter, Eva.
From Me:
This is the kind of story we loved when Hazel was young. Hazel had long hair when she was young, and it often would get tangled. She eventually cut it and donated it twice. In this sweet story a young girl wakes up with her brother and grandmother. They are excited for the day together. Lisbeth's hair however is very tangled. Her grandmother begins to brush it out and tells her a story about what must have happened overnight. The ladybugs decided to throw a gala. They had silky decorations which of course were Lisbeth's hair. They had costumes. They had a great time but didn't clean up after themselves and left their streamers all tied up. Lisbeth asks her grandmother why the ladybugs wouldn't clean up after themselves and her grandmother tells her how sometimes we have to take responsibility for others and clean up after them. Lisbeth thinks about how she likes to help others and also decides to brush her hair at night before bed so hopefully it won't be so tangled in the morning.
This book is sweet and fun. It is a fantasy, and it has that feeling of fairies to me. The ladybugs have a fabulous gala. They party it up in Lisbeth's hair. It provides a fun explanation for the morning tangles as well as the message about cleaning up after oneself and sometimes others. It also has messages about spending time with family. The kids are so excited to have a day with their grandmother. Lisbeth thinks about how lucky she is to have her grandmother who will give her help when she needs it.
This book just has so many wonderful messages throughout it. It is definitely a bit of a fantasy story for young girls. The ladybugs don't have manners to have cleaned up after themselves. The kids are excited and thankful for their grandmother. Lisbeth thinks about how she likes helping others. Lisbeth decides she should brush her hair at night as well as in the morning to solve the problem. There are great messages in the story that all kids need to hear and learn. I love that ladybugs that are often seen as, well, ladies don't have manners in this book. It is a nice twist. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful. It has a bit of a magical feel.
Ladybug Craft Round-Up:
Ladybug crafts seem like the perfect activity to go with this fun book. Here are some from my fellow bloggers!
1) Buggy and Buddy shares this fun Egg Carton Ladybug
2) Egg Carton Ladybugs
3) Mommy Evolution shares an adorable Love Bug Valentine Photo Holder Craft
3) Mommy Evolution shares an adorable Love Bug Valentine Photo Holder Craft
5) Rock Your Homeschool shares this fun Ladybug from a Clay Pot Craft
6) DIY Ladybug Wings (there are even more ladybug crafts here)
7) Tina's Dynamic Homeschool+ shares a beautiful Labeled Watercolor Ladybug Craft
9) Rock Your Homeschool shares fun with nature with these Leaf Ladybugs
11) Rock Painting 101 shares a tutorial on Painting a Ladybug on a Rock
12) Pom Pom Ladybug
13) Bethann Averill shares this easy Ladybug Puppet Craft for Preschoolers
1) Simple Everday Mom shares a fun Ladybug Headband Craft
2) Kids Craft Room shares this adorable Ladybug Hat Craft
3) In the Playroom shares a fun Paper Plate Ladybug Craft with free template
4) Kids Craft Room shares this cute Paper Plate Ladybug Craft
5) Simple Everyday Mom shares an adorable Paper Plate Ladybug Craft
6) Homeschool Preschool shares this great Paper Plate Ladybug Craft to go with Grouchy Ladybug
7) Arty Crafty Kids shares a Paper Plate Ladybug Craft (Membership is required for template)
8) My Bored Toddler shares a Handprint Ladybug Craft
9) Twitchetts shares a Paper Ladybug Craft for Preschoolers
10) Red Ted Art shares a fun 3-D Ladybug Card Craft
11) Origami Ladybugs
13) Arty Crafty Kids shares fun Finger Puppet Ladybugs (Membership is required for template)
14) A Little Pink of Perfect shares a fun Handprint Ladybug Craft
15) Simple Everyday Mom shares a sweet Handprint Ladybug Craft
16) Red Ted Art shares Ladybug Corner Bookmark Design
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