{"product_id":"a-ladybug-named-larry-and-sylvia-the-sunbeam-9798992827132","title":"A Ladybug Named Larry and Sylvia the Sunbeam","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this delightful fourth addition to Lauren Hadley Kermode's award-winning Flip Book Series, two charming tales celebrate belonging, friendship, and the quiet magic of being yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Ladybug Named Larry\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a misunderstood \"man-bug\" who doesn't quite fit in-until an unexpected journey leads him to a place where he finally feels at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSylvia the Sunbeam\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the story of a lonely ray of light who meets an unlikely friend at dusk and discovers that true connection can brighten even the cloudiest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth and wit, and beautifully illustrated by young artists Mae Stratford and Leilanie Murial Mohan, this flip book invites children to read, imagine, and celebrate their own uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the Flip Book Series, which began with Daisy the Daisy-named a 2025 Royal Palm Literary Award Semi-Finalist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHadley Kermode, Lauren:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - For over 20 years, Lauren Hadley Kermode thrived as a successful realtor, building a reputation for honesty, expertise, and a seamless approach to helping families find their perfect homes in Maryland and Delaware. But Lauren's greatest joy came not from closing deals, but from creating magical bedtime stories for her granddaughters. Those moments of imagination and connection sparked something special, and years later, their vivid memories of her tales encouraged her to take a leap into writing.Lauren is proud to share her growing children's book series, beginning with Pepé the Coconut Palm and Daisy the Daisy, the first in a whimsical 14-book flip-book collection. Now, the adventure continues with A Ladybug Named Larry and Sylvia the Sunbeam, the fourth book in the series, bringing even more heartwarming stories of growth, adventure, and discovery.With more books in development, Lauren is also expanding her storytelling to adult fiction and non-fiction titles, launching in 2025. Her mission is simple: to create stories that inspire, uplift, and remind readers of all ages of the magic in life's everyday moments.","brand":"Purple Works Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764169244946,"sku":"9798992827132","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9544b4bf-6f22-4d98-b75e-4c9d4f527afd.jpg?v=1764758727","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-ladybug-named-larry-and-sylvia-the-sunbeam-9798992827132","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}