Reviews and Testimonials
“Lila the Ladybug Learns Self-Care teaches children the importance of taking care of everything Jesus gave us, including ourselves! It’s a great reminder for Christians to take care of themselves so they can serve more fully. “
— Dr. Jennifer Londgren, Author, A Guide to Mental & Emotional Wellness
“In her continuing quest to encourage, author Sue Fink takes her message to a younger audience in Lila the Ladybug Learns About Self-Care.” This children’s book would hold the interest of pre-readers through early readers. It addresses our swirling culture that can easily leave even the littlest among us overwhelmed with activities. As children grow and face more and more competition for their time and attention, “Lila the Ladybug Learns About Self-Care” will help them be prepared for handling life. The message is set to rhyme which makes it easy, even fun, to read. The unique illustrations also help the book to stand out from your average children’s book. Suggested activities, such as looking for hidden items, make this little book very engaging. It is, quite simply, practical and delightful.”
— Pastor Martin Wildauer
“This was a refreshing book to read to primary grade children. The concept of self-care is a timely one in this day and age. I liked that Lila was such a good role model to children because of her caring ways. It was a good idea to have Lila being busy, in fact, she was overcome by busyness. In our world today that is a problem for children and for adults . . . I loved the illustrations by Holly Backus. The ladybug pictures were adorable, especially the freckles on their faces. Instructions on making a ladybug bookmark, and finding the hidden objects were great ideas for a children’s book. I enjoyed the fact that this was a Christian children’s book too! I would certainly recommend this book to public libraries, primary and preschool class-rooms.”
— Linda Verlinden, early education teacher (28 years)
“Sue Fink’s adaptation of her book about Self Care for adults has been wonderfully transformed into a version for children that concisely and cleverly shows children the need to not only be helpful and caring, but also to pay attention to their own needs and their own health. The text and the illustrations both get at the heart of the message in a way that children will enjoy and understand. The illustrations are colorful, cute and engaging and they have included a few fun activities for the child to enjoy participating in after they have read the book. As an Elementary and Middle School art teacher for 35 years with a Masters in Art Education, I believe this book will be a real asset to any library and especially appropriate for children of Christian parents!”
— Renee Couture, retired art teacher