Proceeds will help support charities for underprivileged children, equine therapy programs for children, and butterfly/wildlife conservation organizations.
About Melissa
Melissa Stuart lives in Los Angeles, California with her family, their English Mastiff, Gucci, and their pony, Luna! Melissa and her husband stay busy traveling all over the country with their boys’ hockey teams. She loves being a Hockey Mom and watching her boys chase their dream of following in their dad’s footsteps to play in the NHL! Her happy place is with her little girl, Stella, at the barn surrounded by horses and their precious Luna. Sun Valley, Idaho is her family’s favorite summer getaway destination. When they’re there, Melissa feels most inspired to write sitting by the river, surrounded by mountains and nature! Her dream of becoming a published author for the first time came true in early 2021, as she shared her story in a book co-written by 10 other inspiring authors—all of whom were sharing stories about shining their light and becoming difference makers in the world! Melissa hopes this story will inspire children to always look up. She wishes to teach them that true joy comes when we shine our own light and show kindness to others. That’s the secret to finding our sunshine!
Awards
The BookFest Gold Award Winner
Mom’s Choice Award
Mom’s Choice Award
2023
Mom’s Choice Award
Mom’s Choice Award
Mom’s Choice Award
2022
Literary Titan Gold Award
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
2022
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
2022
Reviews
Literary Titan 5-Star Review
2022
Butterfly Love From is highly recommended as a therapy tool to help children move forward not just into and out of grief, but to possibilities beyond loss.
Midwest Book Review
Stuart has brought nature, animals, and people together in this picture book that captures the imagination with a creative story and colorful illustrations. The important life lessons in this delightful picture book are the joys of loving nature, following one’s dreams, sadness from loss, sharing go
US Review of Books
Author, Melissa Stuart. Voyage LA
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