Some poems are doors. Push one open, and a whole world tumbles out —
spotted wings, rose gardens, birthday cakes, and dreams that fit inside a teacup.
Welcome, young readers — and the parents, teachers, and grandparents who read beside them. This page gathers Lora Hollings’ poems written especially for curious minds and tender hearts: stories of ladybugs with golden hearts, queens who rule with kindness, and small brave creatures who dance, dream, and remind us what it means to be joyfully, completely ourselves.
A note for parents: Each poem is a conversation waiting to happen. Where you see 💬, you’ll find a question to ask your child before or after reading. There are no wrong answers in a ladybug’s world.
🐞 The Ladybug Series
Begin anywhere — every poem stands on its own. But if you’d like a path, start with There’s a Ladybug in My Bed and let Lydia lead the way.
A little girl is swept away to a whimsical ladybug town where every resident has a story. The perfect place to begin. 💬 Ask your child: If you could visit a ladybug town, what would your house look like? | ★ Lesson Page |
Meet Lydia, a ladybug with a golden heart whose kindness inspires even a spider to give her wings. A gentle poem about the power of compassion. 💬 Ask your child: What is one kind thing you did today? | ★ Lesson Page |
A hushed and lovely poem about freedom, joy, and letting every living thing become what it was meant to be. | ★ Lesson Page |
On the beauty of ladybugs and the quiet light that unique, joyful creatures cast on the world around them. 💬 Ask your child: What makes you one-of-a-kind? | ★ Lesson Page |
A celebration of being exactly who you are, without apology. Short, bright, and worth reading twice. 💬 Ask your child: What is one thing you love about being exactly you? | ★ Lesson Page |
Joy lives in the details: in red wings, in morning dew, in the simple adventure of being alive. 💬 Ask your child: What are three things that make you happy to be you? | ★ Lesson Page |
Tea with friends, beauty in the garden, the quiet satisfaction of a day well lived. A peaceful poem for bedtime. | ★ Lesson Page |
She rules from a rose garden, and her crown is made of kindness. A regal poem about what true leadership looks like. | ★ Lesson Page |
The longing of a child looking for something small and beautiful to return. A tender poem about patience and anticipation. | ★ Lesson Page |
A whimsical escape to a world made of magic and wonder, imagined one spotted wing at a time. | ★ Lesson Page |
For every child who has dreamed of dancing — and every ladybug who already does. 💬 Ask your child: If you could dance like any animal, which would you choose? | ★ Lesson Page |
Cupcakes, rose hips tea, party favors, and a song written just for the occasion. Pure delight. | ★ Lesson Page |
She knows opera, physics, and the perfect recipe. A playful poem for curious children who love to learn everything. | ★ Lesson Page |
Lydia and Frederick the frog face the ghost of Blackbeard — bravery and imagination are the best magic of all. 💬 Ask your child: What would you do if you met a pirate ghost? | ★ Lesson Page |
✨ More Poems for Young Hearts
A quiet, determined boy who never stopped believing in himself, no matter who doubted him. A poem for every child who has felt overlooked. 💬 Ask your child: Has anyone ever misjudged you? What did you want them to know about the real you? | ★ Lesson Page |
A reflective poem about the wonder and beauty woven into everyday life — inviting children and parents to slow down and notice the extraordinary in the ordinary. 💬 Ask your child: What is one magical thing you noticed today that you almost walked past? | ★ Lesson Page |
A celebration of difference, color, and the beauty that blooms when every kind of flower has room to grow. 💬 Ask your child: Is there someone in your life whose beauty or talent most people might be walking past? | ★ Lesson Page |
A humorous and heartfelt poem about a young pianist who stumbles through a recital — then finds her footing. On nerves, grit, and the moment everything finally clicks. 💬 Ask your child: Have you ever started something feeling scared, then surprised yourself by how well you did? | ★ Lesson Page |
“The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit.”
Come back often — new poems are always finding their wings.