A little butterfly with a journey all her own
A picture book about growth, kindness, and the quiet courage it takes to stop comparing yourself to everyone else.
For ages 3 to 8 · Pre-K through 2nd grade
The Book
Bella is a tiny monarch caterpillar with big dreams.
She wishes she were as strong as a bear, as fast as a lizard, and as united as the bees in a hive. Everywhere she looks, someone seems to have something she does not.
But as Bella grows from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, she discovers something even more important: she does not need to be like anyone else.
For Schools & Libraries
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Your author visit can be free with a qualifying school book order. Instead of paying a presentation fee, your school can put that budget toward books your students get to keep.
From the Blog
Notes from Bella's journey
How to Choose a Children's Book for Your School Author Visit
Winter is one of the best times to bring an author into your school. Here is what to look for when choosing the book.
Why Monarch Butterflies Are Perfect for SEL Lessons
The best SEL lessons don't come from a worksheet. They come from a story, and the monarch butterfly is one of the best.
How Bella's Journey was born
The idea for Bella arrived unexpectedly in a doctor's office waiting room.
Meet the Author
Victoria Farias
Victoria Farias is a children's book author, entrepreneur, and mother based in San Antonio, Texas. Bella's Journey is her debut picture book.
"Kids come up to me after readings and tell me they want to write a book someday, or that they have felt like Bella before. Those conversations are everything to me."
Read Victoria's storyBring Bella's Journey to your students
A joyful, interactive read-aloud that brings together literacy, science, and social-emotional learning.