Joy & the Butterfly
Joy & the Butterfly
NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES
Release Date — March 2025
Make it a rule to never give a child a book you would not read yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.
~ Albert Einstein
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You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.
~ Dr. Seuss
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Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.
~ Maya Angelou
Would you like a captivating fairy tale for you and the children in your life? Are you on a quest for a meaningful narrative that will positively influence all who read it? If so, this is the perfect book for children and adults of all ages that will take you on an enthralling journey of enchantment.
Each day comes bearing precious gifts to us from God. We just need to untie the ribbon, which is what the main character, Joy, learns to do every day as a result of her special, serendipitous friendship with an enchanting, talking butterfly named Violet. As Joy discovers, butterflies make the world prettier and more graceful.
In this heartwarming, beautifully designed book series with magnificent artwork, published by 21st Century Press, Susan has created a timeless, magical story for everyone. During an adventurous hike behind her home one day, Joy, a young girl who recently moved to the country with her family so they could all escape the hustle and bustle of their unfulfilling city life, saves a caterpillar from being crushed. Joy’s act of kindness results in an extraordinary closeness with the charming, rescued caterpillar that turns into a butterfly and Joy's bestie. Her many adventures with the butterfly, her parents, her family and pets, and the secret, magical garden's captivating, talking beings are delightful and will inspire all who read them.
Joy learns many important life lessons about gratitude and kindness; the joys of living a more simple life; the magic of ordinary days; the path to being more serene and positive; how a blessing bracelet encourages all who wear it; the power of words and thoughts; the appreciation of nature and all living things; the importance of building faith and being courageous; the value of believing in yourself; the merits of eating a healthy diet and keeping fit; how Joy navigates the ups and downs of her new rural life with Violet's help; how to dream big and become become a magnet for miracles in your life, the enchantment and wonder of the magical garden; and much more.
Joy learns with each day, we are presented with a blessed opportunity to learn, to grow, to live more fully, and to optimize our well-being and happiness if we just pay more attention to the ever-flowing whispers of our heart. And if you take this journey with Joy and the Butterfly, your life will be forever enriched. You will be transported to a magical farm with special adventures on ever page throughout the series.
As special and meaningful to read for adults as it is for children, as shared in the quote above from the writings of George Bernard Shaw, this book’s awe-inspiring and breathtaking artwork is masterfully frame-worthy and will brighten up your child’s bedroom walls with sheer bliss. The storyline will change the heart, mind, and spirit of all who experience this touching, upbeat narrative about Joy’s endearing relationship with her treasured butterfly friend and mentor. You’ll want to give this life-enriching book to all of the children in your life as well as to anyone of any age who is young-at-heart or who needs to get in touch with their inner child and life’s rich blessings all around us every day. Get ready to be dazzled and delighted with the story as you meet Joy and are introduced to her world!
A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.
~ C.S. Lewis
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Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.
~ Emilie Buchwald
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Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.
~ Roald Dahl
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