David Soman and Jacky Davis are a husband-and-wife creative team. They write the Ladybug Girl books together and Mr. Soman illustrates. The books are inspired by their own children and family experiences.
[Ladybug Girl's] vibrant personality and exuberance shine through the sweet story and the charming illustrations . . . highlight[ing] the joy children feel when sharing a special day with a beloved relative . . . A wonderful addition to the series. --School Library Journal A gentle reminder to stop and smell the roses. --Kirkus Lulu's eagerness and Grandpa's affection for his granddaughter are powerfully felt in each scene. --Publishers Weekly [Young readers] will have no trouble getting swept up in Lulu's enthusiasm. --Booklist