Joy & the Butterfly

Joy & the Butterfly

 

NEW BOOK FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
 

When reading this novelette, JOY & THE BUTTERFLY: The Magical Garden, you'll experience a flurry of captivating moments, magical adventures and heartwarming life lessons.

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Winner of the GOLD MEDAL from Mom's Choice Awards for the best 2026 Family-Friendly Book & Inspiring Story. Get copies for family, friends and anyone who needs to be inspired and to feel more positive about their life. It's for children of all ages as well as adults. Though written for children, adults are finding it emotionally healing and uplifting with it's never-before-seen magical concept that instantly enthralls and engages all readers of all ages.
 

 

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

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Would you like a captivating fairy tale for you and the children in your life and any adult who is young at heart? 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 with resplendent illustrations by Lee Fredrickson, 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 readers.

Joy learns many important life lessons about faith, gratitude and kindness; the magic of ordinary days; the path to being more serene and positive; how a blessing bracelet encourages all who wear it; the joys of living a more simple life; the power of words and thoughts; the appreciation of nature and all living things; the mental health benefits of unplugging ... and with ease and comfort; surefire ways to build faith, have courage and be happy; 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; simple ways to connect with your guardian angels; 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 every page throughout the book.

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 story 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!

This book is uplifting, funny, riveting, heartwarming, invigorating and absolutely wonderful. You'll want to read it over and over and also give copies as gifts to all of the children in your life and to family, friends and any teenager or adult who needs to be physically, mentally and spiritually uplifted.

Scroll down to find out how to get autographed "Limited Special Edition" hardback copies by yours truly (Susan).
 

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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FOR AUTOGRAPHED COPIES:

JOY & THE BUTTERFLY is available on Amazon, in bookstores and in libraries. And if you'd like autographed copies, please read further.

Each copy of this "Limited Special Edition" hardback book will be personally autographed by me (Susan) to you or to any of your friends or family members, and each book comes with a beautiful note card to you from me and a lovely bookmark. Just give me the name(s) for each personal autograph. If you give me your telephone number and/or email address, I'll contact you, as well, to say that the book is on the way.

The cost for this Special Edition autographed book is $70.00 for each book. This includes Shipping & Handling, if the address is within the USA. Add an additional $30 if the book needs to be sent outside the USA, anywhere else in the world.

Send the name of the book (JOY & THE BUTTERFLY) along with your payment (Cashier's Check or Money Orders ONLY in US Funds—always available at your bank) to: Health Unlimited, PO Box 49215, Los Angeles, CA 90049, to the attention of . . . Autographed Books. All books are sent with loving gratitude and best wishes to you and the other recipients on your list.