Nora the Nora Bug: A Mudpies Universe Story

By Brian Edward McDermott

Everybody says Nora is a ladybug. Almost

Down in the garden at the edge of Sandalwood Village lives a small red bug with six and a half spots, one bent antenna, and a landing that sounds like applause. The other bugs keep calling her a ladybug - but Nora knows better. She's Nora the Nora Bug, a bug of her own.

When the tidy ladybugs try to make Nora quieter, neater, and more like everyone expects, the whole garden loses a little of its sparkle. But when a tiny friend tumbles into trouble, it's Nora's loud laugh, muddy wings, wild zoom, and applause landing that save the day - and remind everyone that the things that make us different are often the things the world needs most.

A warm, funny Mudpies Universe picture book about confidence, kindness, belonging, and the simple joy of being exactly yourself. Perfect for ages 3-7, for the kids who don't quite fit the mold - and the grown-ups who love them just the way they are.

Every Mudpies story is built on one promise: help, not hurt.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H58MC3N2
• ISBN13: 9798950468162
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Byion Enterprises LLC
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"