Children's Book · Debut Title

A story about
learning to love yourself.

Meet Tottii, a small ladybug who feels like it doesn't quite fit in. One night, a quiet dream helps Tottii uncover a truth whispered by the flower, the tree, the sun, the river and the wind: love begins from within.

Written & illustrated by Doris Taussig, creator of HappyTottii®

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Presented at Women in Tech Summit 2024
The Story

A gentle first lesson
in self-love and belonging.

Tottii often sits alone, watching the other ladybugs play, wondering why it's so hard to fit in. Frustrated and feeling isolated, Tottii decides to wander off into the night.

A mysterious light appears in a dream, whispering that love was inside all along, simply waiting to be noticed. When Tottii wakes, the flower, the tree, the sun, the river and the wind all seem to share their affection in their own quiet way.

Back home, Tottii finally sees that love in the mirror, and returns to the other ladybugs ready to share it. From that day on, Tottii becomes HappyTottii: proof that once love is found within, it can be seen everywhere.

34Pages
2024Published
ENLanguage
4+Recommended Age
Love begins within, and once it is recognized, it can be seen everywhere.
From HappyTottii Finds Love
Inside the Book

A peek at Tottii's journey.

Page 5: Tottii runs into the forest Page 5

Running Away

Sad and full of sorrow, Tottii decided to run away, fleeing deep into the forest behind the house.

Page 6: Tottii ran and ran Page 6

Out of Breath

Tottii ran and ran until it was almost out of breath.

Page 7: Tottii falls asleep under a tree Page 7

Resting Beneath a Tree

When Tottii's legs could barely carry it further, it stumbled upon a tree, sat down and fell asleep out of exhaustion.

Page 8: A bright light whispers to Tottii Page 8

A Bright Light

A bright light danced around Tottii and whispered: open your eyes, and you will see: everything loves you.

Bring It Home

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HappyTottii?

Available worldwide in hardcover and ebook. A gentle gift for a child, a classroom, or anyone who could use a reminder that love starts from within.

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