Ginger Lady Bug is a "big and beautiful" character that overcomes hurtful teasing and turns her size into a plus by carrying Nellie Gnat who cannot fly. The first adventure "The Stream" begins a new friendship where children learn the importance of helping others. The second adventure finds our two friends at "Morro Bay by the Sea". The setting is on the central coast of California where Morro Rock was formed thousands of years ago. The book is filled with fact and fiction as the two friends meet up with Kayla the Clam, Sammy the Seal and many more imaginery friends. The third adventure is "The Blossom Trail" located in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Twin Honey Bees dance in the trees with Ginger Lady Bug and Nellie Gnat along with the Blues Birds. Full spread water color pictures invite the reader into the world of Ginger Lady Bug.