The King's Butterfly

The King’s Butterfly invites children to enjoy and respect the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. When the King and Queen capture the butterfly to keep it for a royal pet, they soon find out that a butterfly is meant to fly free. Will they set the butterfly free that it might return again the next year? Perhaps Wizdrop the Wizard has the answer. Beautifully illustrated by watercolorist Victoria Wickell-Stewart. This is the sixth children’s book written by Gene G. Bradbury and illustrated by Victoria Wickell-Stewart. The others include: The Mouse With Wheels in His Head; The Mouse Who Wanted to Fly; Mischievous Max, a Teddy Bear Story; Fergus of Lighthouse Island; The Star Tree; and now, The King’s Butterfly.

Author Biography

AUTHOR: Gene G. Bradbury. This is the seventh children’s book written by the author. He also has had stories published in several children’s magazines including: Humpty Dumpty, Primary Treasure, Cricket, Chickadee, and others. In addition to these, Gene has published three poetry chapbooks and a collection of short stories. He has three daughters and two grandchildren. He lives with his wife, Deborah, in the Pacific Northwest. ILLUSTRATOR: Victoria Wickell-Stewart. Vicki has been a watercolorist (self-taught) for eighteen years. Her inspiration comes from nature and the Northwest where she resides with her husband in a wild-life preserve. Vicki’s love of creating began in her childhood. She believes it is the loveliest way to show the inner self. Illustrating provides Vicki with another avenue for connecting with others, particularly children.