In The Ladybug and The Princess, new author John Paul Jones provides adopted families a dynamic way to help even the youngest of children understand adoption and the nature of blended families. Illustrated by Rennie Nunez, this graceful tale is breathtaking, playful, poignant and filled with joy. In it, the king and queen of a hillside hamlet spend their days sipping champagne and counting their riches, yet, they always get the feeling that something is missing. It is on the fairy dusted advice of a golden angel that the good queen is directed to a snowy mountaintop to find their destiny. With the king and a cat named Diego by her side, she sets off on a journey to find what it is that she most longs for. As the days pass, a violent storm, a snowy pass and a goodwill bear will test the three, but with the help of a ladybug, the queen will find her heart's mission, which is to become a loving mother to a little tiny baby girl.