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by P. E. Shadrick (Author), Maya Penzlik (Illustrator), Jennifer Rees (Editor)
**Official hardback edition**
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 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!
Reviews & Awards:
*Named as a 2025 AWA Children's Picture Book International Award Finalist and a 2025 Story Monsters Approved Picture Book Winner
A useful lesson about responsibility packaged as a delightful fairy tale. - Kirkus Reviews
Buoyant detail and a sense of warmth distinguish both of the book's realities: the everyday family relationship with its PJs and smiles, and the gorgeous imaginative world of the ladybugs, who dance, sew, and show off fancy-funny costumes against a backdrop of sun-kissed flowers. These are pages to soak up and get lost in. This adorable children's story will delight elementary-aged kids but also parents and teachers. - BookLife by Publishers Weekly
Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs is a delightful, magical story that imparts a crucial lesson about the importance of caring for others and oneself. It's a story that will leave young readers and their parents or educators with a deeper understanding of responsibility and kindness - The Children's Book Review
Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs is a lovely picture book teaching kids the importance of being responsible and having good manners. As Grandma said eloquently, "It's best to clean the mess you made, but sometimes we must clean up even when we didn't create the clutter." Very true! ... Grandparents, I recommend sharing Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs with your grandkids the next time you get together or when their hair is unruly. - Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery
