Once Upon a Garden Books

Winner at the 2016 Gellet Burgess Award - Society & Culture at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards. Lucy is a lightning bug and the most talented flyer in the squad. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t light up! When it’s time to learn night flying, Lucy is anxious. She tries everything to get her light to shine, but nothing works. Lucy is about to give up when her friends are captured by a nasty toad and his gang, who hatched a plan to brighten up their bog. Does Lucy have what it takes to save her friends? Or is she just an “ordinary” bug after all? This sweet story shines a light on inner confidence, self-acceptance, and courage. Lucy learns that doing a good deed will always make you shine bright!