The Ladybug's Gift

The Ladybug's Gift (c) is a beautifully illustrated story about three brothers who are visited by a ladybug during a difficult time. With help from a guardian angel, "Becca the Ladybug" discovers her special gift while helping the brothers who are reminded of their mother's love. This book is written from the ladybug's point of view, so you can feel both her concern as she searches for her gift and her excitement as she discovers her gift of peace. The Ladybug's Gift (c) serves as a reminder that everyone has gifts intended to share with others and that our loved ones are never really gone.

About the Author
Richie, Chris: - Chris has traveled the world while serving as a United States Marine Corps officer for over 28 years. Possessing a deep passion for servant leadership, he has been a keynote speaker and published as an award-winning author. He currently teaches strategic leadership, ethics, organizational culture and public speaking at a nearby University and enjoys opportunities to share his experiences with military personnel, college students, non-profit organizations and local businesses. His focus is on making a difference by inspiring others through teaching, mentoring, public speaking and writing. In 2015, he and his brothers experienced a surreal encounter with a ladybug during a challenging time in their lives and felt compelled to share the story. The brothers have formed a company, Next Chapter Publishing LLC and completed the first of several planned children's books that teach various virtues through story-telling from an insect's point of view.Richie, Ryan: - Ryan and his family live on the Emerald Coast of Florida. He gets his inspiration from the beautiful beaches and environment in their backyard. He has traveled the world as a business executive engaging with different cultures. Never thinking he would become an children's book author he has learned to live life to the fullest and embrace the wonderful changes that take place. He hopes to bring joy and life lessons through his books that are designed to share the wonderful journey of life to children of all ages