Bubba and Trixie

Bubba and Trixie, written and illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst, is a brilliant picture book about how things change, but that does not mean you have to change who you are as a person. In this story, a very timid caterpillar named Bubba makes friends with a brave little ladybug named Trixie, who helps Bubba to enjoy the world without the constant fear of living in the garden. But Bubba soon learns that his destiny to become a butterfly is just around the corner, and Bubba's new fear is that he will no longer be allowed to be friends with Trixie. Bubba soon learns that change and growing up are not things that he can avoid, but then discovers that just because he is different on the outside does not make him different on the inside. This is a terrific story to tell kids as they grow and change throughout their elementary education experience, it is a beautiful way to teach kids about a relevant and tough topic in a simple and delightfully fun way.