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Hardcover
$19.99
Published on Jun 30, 2026 | 48 Pages
This reassuring, poetic, and gently humorous story of two friends facing uncertainty and discovering joy is a classic in the making, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Charlie Mackesy.
Written and illustrated by the Academy Award-winning creator of the animated short film Piper.
“Dragonfly, what do you think today will bring?” Ladybug asked.
Ladybug and Dragonfly are caught in a storm, floating upside down and helplessly on the river. They are certain that today they’ll be eaten.
But as they stare nervously up at the sky, waiting for that terrible fate . . . something vastly different happens. By the next morning, they will have made some surprising new friends and learned a lot about living in the moment and being open to the unexpected.
Written and illustrated by the Academy Award-winning creator of the animated short film Piper.
“Dragonfly, what do you think today will bring?” Ladybug asked.
Ladybug and Dragonfly are caught in a storm, floating upside down and helplessly on the river. They are certain that today they’ll be eaten.
But as they stare nervously up at the sky, waiting for that terrible fate . . . something vastly different happens. By the next morning, they will have made some surprising new friends and learned a lot about living in the moment and being open to the unexpected.
Author & Illustrator
Alan Barillaro
Alan Barillaro is an acclaimed author, illustrator, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker. Born in Canada and now living in California, he spent over two decades at Pixar Animation Studios, working as a supervising animator on many popular theatrical releases, including The Incredibles, WALL·E, and Brave. In 2016 he directed Piper, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Now he brings those same storytelling instincts to his novels and picture books, telling tender, humorous, deeply felt stories for the small readers in all of us.
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