Part 1
A Happy Little Meadow
Cathy wakes to sunshine on her favourite log, humming softly and dreaming of the wide green world ahead.
A Storybook For Brave Hearts
Cathy The Caterpillar
Join Cathy as she takes a journey against peer pressure and teasing to discover who she truly is.
Loved by parents, teachers and little readers
Meet Cathy
A small caterpillar with a very big heart
Cathy is gentle and full of wonder. She asks questions, she notices feelings, and she keeps believing in kindness even on the hardest days.
Curious
Cathy notices the tiny wonders everyone else walks past.
Kind
She shares her leaf, her time and her heart with everyone.
Brave
Even when her voice shakes, Cathy keeps taking one more step.
Adventurous
Every branch is a new country waiting to be explored.
Resilient
Unkind words bend her a little, yet she always rises again.
The Story
A journey from teasing to true confidence
Cathy meets peer pressure and unkind words in her own meadow. Slowly she learns that her worth was never something others could hand to her, and the ending belongs to your family to discover together.
Part 2
Words That Sting
Some of the meadow creatures laugh at the way Cathy looks and moves, and she begins to wonder if she truly belongs.
Part 3
A Braver Morning
With one small act of courage, Cathy chooses her own path instead of following the crowd.
Part 4
Becoming Herself
Kindness returns to her in ways she never expected, and Cathy discovers exactly how wonderful she has always been.
Activities
More than a story to read
Every copy invites children to color, talk, imagine and grow alongside Cathy.
Color The Pages
Printable style illustrations ready for crayons, pencils and imagination.
Read Along
Short warm sentences that give new readers confidence out loud.
Learn Life Lessons
Gentle talking points about teasing, choices and friendship.
Grow Confidence
Cathy shows children that being different is a gift, never a flaw.
Explore Nature
Leaves, logs, butterflies and meadows spark curiosity outdoors.
Share Together
A story made for bedtime, story time and quiet cuddles.
Gallery
Step inside the artwork
Select any illustration to open it and linger a little longer in Cathy's world.
Book Information
Everything you need to know
- Reading Age
- 5 to 12 Years
- Pages
- 28
- Language
- English
- Rating
- ★★★★★
Written by Lynnal Brookshaw Jr. Illustrated and designed by Faiza Farooq.
Pricing
Choose how you would like to read
Both editions carry the same full story and the same beautiful illustrations.
Most loved
Paperback
$15
A keepsake copy children can hold, color in and read again and again.
Give a child a story that says you are enough
Bring Cathy home today and share a gentle journey of courage, kindness and confidence.