First published 2023
Lindy Ladybug buzzes with excitement as Halloween approaches. She has never thrown a party before, but this year feels different. The little ladybug wants to create something special for all her garden friends. She plans decorations, thinks about games, and worries whether anyone will actually come. The other insects seem busy with their own Halloween preparations. Lindy wonders if her small size means her party will be small too. She faces the challenge every host knows well. Will her friends show up? Will they have fun? Can she pull off the celebration she imagines? As October 31st arrives, Lindy discovers what happens when you open your heart and home to others. Her story captures the nervous joy of hosting and the magic that unfolds when creatures come together to celebrate.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, holiday
Vibes: emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, nervous-host
Period: Halloween
Kindle Edition · Austin Macauley Publishers