Little Moth Brown and Butterfly Red
Evonne Francis & Anna Clariana
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover  | 32 pages | 979-8-90115-084-9
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
List Price:  $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing

A shy moth discovers her unique beauty when she finds the courage to spread her wings and help a friend.

Little Moth Brown feels ashamed of her plain brown wings compared to her friend Butterfly Red's vibrant colors. While Butterfly Red soars and plays, Little Moth Brown stays hidden on the ground, convinced she’s not special enough to fly. But when a dangerous magpie threatens her friend, Little Moth Brown bravely spreads her wings to protect her—and discovers the intricate, beautiful patterns she never knew she had. A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story about friendship, self-acceptance, and recognizing the unique beauty within us.

Evonne Francis is an author from Adelaide, Australia, who fell in love with picture books while reading to her own children. When she is not writing, Evonne can be found playing the tuba, walking along the beach, or enjoying hot chocolate with too many marshmallows. With qualifications in music, education, and writing, Evonne blends rhythm and storytelling to create fun, musical tales that celebrate the environment and the unique spark in every child.

Anna Clariana is a professional illustrator with over 40 years of experience in children’s and young adult literature. She has worked with major publishers across Europe, received multiple awards, and is a long-time member of the Associació Professional d'Il·lustradors de Catalunya. Anna now focuses on digital illustration, often blending it with traditional techniques.
 

Key Features:
  • This gentle story helps children understand that everyone has unique qualities worth celebrating, even when they feel different or overlooked.
  • The friendship between the moth and butterfly demonstrates how true friends encourage and support each other through acts of bravery and kindness.
  • The narrative beautifully illustrates how self-discovery often comes through helping others and finding the courage to be ourselves.
  • Colorful, dynamic, vivid illustrations bring life to this charming adventure.
Themes:
Self-Acceptance and Inner Beauty: The story teaches children that true value isn't always visible at first glance and that what one perceives as a flaw might actually be a unique strength.
Courage and Friendship: It highlights how the bond of friendship can provide the strength to overcome personal fears and insecurities, especially in times of crisis.
Discovery of Uniqueness: The narrative encourages young readers to look deeper within themselves to find their own "hidden patterns" and special qualities that make them one of a kind.
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