Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread [Paperback]

Karen Acres (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2003

An adoption storybook which depicts the flight of Little Miss Ladybug, a good luck omen, and her magical red thread, which is a ancient Chinese belief. "An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break"

This beautifully illustrated storybook captures the imagination of a young child as they follow the flight of Little Miss Ladybug. This book is a loving & positive introduction to the world of adoption.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"My daughter (4) loves her Ladybug book and is captivated by the illustrations and the loving story" -- Linda Evans, Psychologist, July 2003

About the Author

Karen Acres was born and raised in Montreal,Canada. She is the proud Mom of Kaylee Sha-ling from Yongzhou,China. Karen dedicated "Little Miss Ladybug and her Magical Red Thread" to her daughter as she wanted her first book read to be positive and loving in her first introduction to the adoption wonder. Karen also felt strongly about helping the remaining children who are waiting for their forever families.A percentage of the sales of her book are donated to the orphanges.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Ladybug Productions (January 10, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0973205601
• ISBN-13: 978-0973205602
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,322,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little miss Ladybug and Her Magical Red Thread, January 29, 2006

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D. Chapman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread (Paperback)

I read this book to my adopted daughter who was 15 months at the time and she loved it. Pictures in the book are pretty and colorful. All adopted parents who have adopted from china should get this book for their child

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread, March 12, 2007

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E. Deoliveira "book lover" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread (Paperback)

It was the perfect baby shower gift for a family that is adopting from China.

13 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There are so many wonderful books about adoption, don't waste your money here..., July 11, 2006

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S. Dickie (Northeast USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Miss Ladybug & Her Magical Red Thread (Paperback)

This entire book is based on two inaccurate assumptions - that ladybugs are a symbol of good luck and that the invisible red thread (not a magical red thread...) has anything to do with adoption. The idea that ladybugs bring good luck was introduced within the past 10 years by parents adopting from China - someone saw a few ladybugs one day while they were waiting for a referral. The referral came the next day so they decided that ladybugs brought luck. There is no belief in China (or anywhere else that I am aware of) that ladybugs are a symbol of good luck. Secondly, the invisible red thread is used when referring to adults fated for marriage. To use it for adoption is more than a little misinformed...

If you are looking for some great books for toddlers, get Big Bird in China DVD; Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale ; Mommy Far, Mommy Near: An Adoption Story ; Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies (Reading Rainbow Book) ; We See the Moon ; I Don't Have Your Eyes ; I Love You Like Crazy Cakes.

There is so much to share about the real China and real adoption issues that it is a shame to spend time on this fluff - while perhaps well intentioned, it has nothing to do with anything.