Verlena is the author/illustrator of Constance Can, a heartwarming story about a shy caterpillar named Constance, who begins to doubt her worth after a mean butterfly teases her because she can’t fly. With a little help from her friends, though, Constance emerges more confident than ever, having discovered all she actually can do.
Ages 2-8.
"This is such a beautifully composed piece of children's literature! As a reading teacher and mom of three, I appreciate the carefully thought out details. Early readers benefit from predictable sentence structure and engaging artwork. My own daughter LOVED the pictures, and she likes predicting what would happen next. The book celebrates inclusive values and builds empathy intentionally, in a way children relate to and enjoy. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and I highly recommend this for children and book lovers of all ages." (Megan Miller, Reading Specialist)
