Description
What could a ladybug possibly be reading? A thriller about aphids, perhaps, or a travel guide to the rose gardens of the Loire. In the library of a small town in Burgundy, the children’s librarian claims she once found one sitting on an open picture book, perfectly still, as if waiting for someone to turn the page. The children named her Mademoiselle Coccinelle and insisted she be given a library card.
This charming piece imagines that very scene. A bright ladybug perches atop a book painted with lively illustrations, every detail finished with care, and the whole thing stands tall enough to be noticed on a shelf of real volumes. It is a delightful gift for a librarian, a teacher who reads aloud every afternoon, or a child just discovering that stories can be the best company. Book clubs might even pass it from host to host as a little mascot.
What makes it special
- A tiny ladybug settled on top of a richly detailed book
- Colourful painted illustrations decorate the book
- Stands 3.5 inches tall, measuring 1.75 x 1.75 x 3.5 inches
- Red and black ladybug markings painted with precision
- A sweet thank-you for a librarian or a favourite teacher
- Hand-decorated Limoges porcelain from France, created by Rochard
Slip it onto a bookshelf between favourite novels, where it can keep reading long after the lights go out. It is equally welcome in a child’s reading corner or a grown-up’s study.
