{"title":"I am a Yellow Ladybug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection includes everything you need to choose the option that’s right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardcover Edition – available to pre-order, with shipping expected in September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Children’s Book Week Bundle – includes a softcover copy of the book and a Mia-inspired Book Week costume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adult Book Week Bundle – includes a softcover copy of the book, an adult tutu skirt and a Yellow Ladybug iron-on transfer so you can create your own Mia-inspired T-shirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease read each product listing carefully, as the inclusions, sizing information and shipping details differ between products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting autistic-led storytelling. We hope I Am a Yellow Ladybug finds its way into homes, classrooms, libraries and Book Week celebrations across Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-i-am-a-yellow-ladybug","title":"I Am a Yellow Ladybug – Hardcover (Pre-order)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. ORDERS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN SHIPPING FROM THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO NOT ADD OTHER ITEMS TO CHECKOUT IF YOU ORDER THIS AS THEY WON'T BE SHIPPED UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Mia, the Yellow Ladybug, across four beautifully illustrated stories as she learns more about herself and the way she experiences the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Mia as she navigates a tricky day at school, heads off on a big adventure and finds her own way to share her world. Across each story, Mia begins to understand more about her feelings, her needs, what brings her joy and the things that can sometimes feel hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by autistic writers and illustrators and inspired by real autistic experiences, I Am a Yellow Ladybug gives autistic children the opportunity to see parts of themselves reflected in a colourful and affirming story. It may also help families, educators and other important adults begin conversations about different ways of experiencing, communicating and moving through the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes four stories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💛 Mia the Yellow Ladybug\u003cbr\u003e💛 Mia’s Day at School\u003cbr\u003e💛 Mia’s Big Adventure\u003cbr\u003e💛 Mia Shares Her World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories can be read together as one longer journey or enjoyed individually, making it easier to choose the story that feels most relevant on a particular day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI Am a Yellow Ladybug was written with younger primary-aged children in mind, but its stories and messages can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. 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