Mariquita — Angela Stevens

***VOTED SECOND PLACE IN THE 2016 SUMMER INDIE BOOK AWARDS #SIBA HOSTED BY METAMORPHIC PUBLISHING - CHILDREN'S CATEGORY***
George McGregor is the type of eight year old who spends his day wearing a cobbled together super hero costume. Armed with a secret power -- a handy-dandy travel-sized pack of tissues -- he saves the day and leaves the world tear and runny nose free.
When his super hero-ing becomes mundane, a chance wish on a dandelion clock brings a new friend into George's life. But this friend has a secret and its discovery leads to a larger than life adventure in a smaller than life world. With Mariquita as his ladybug guide, George experiences the fun and danger of an insect's life.

Mariquita is a feel good story that explores the meaning of true friendship. It offers a smorgasbord of humorous insect characters that kids will enjoy.