LAYLA THE LADYBUG – USED WISDOM AND NOT HER EMOTIONS
By Darlington Johnson and Stephanie Dennis-Simpson
LAYLA THE LADYBUG CHARACTER DELIVERS THE
“POSITIVE SOLUTIONS TO ALL KIDS” SERIES – WHAT WOULD LAYLA DO?
Self-control of the emotions of ANGER. Breath - Think - React
LAYLA THE LADYBUG – WISDOM by Darlington Johnson is the third published book in the “Positive Solutions to all Kids” Series. The character, Layla, who relates and demonstrates on the level where children can understand and learn, is the focal point of the book series.
LAYLA THE LADYBUG – WISDOM is a great teaching tool for children four to nine years old. Layla was created to give children a friendly character they can identify with. She is an ordinary-looking ladybug with unordinary-looking spots. In this book Layla demonstrates how she had to remain calm and think before reacting to her emotions.
LAYLA THE LADYBUG – WISDOM emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotions in a difficult situation. Layla learns and shares with the readers that emotions can get in the way of having a positive outcome.
Through the eyes of a little ladybug, author Darlington Johnson and Stephanie Simpson encourages communication and self-control of emotions can be beneficial for a better outcome. Using the character Layla the Ladybug and colorful illustrations, the authors was able to give an example on how to have a positive outcome and how to stay in control of emotions. Darlington and Stephanie wants young readers to keep in mind that when they set their minds to do something, if they keep trying, they can eventually achieve it and remain calm throughout most situations.
Darlington wrote the books based on personal experiences and from the challenges of other children. Her goal is to continue the sequel, using the Layla character to help encourage children by shedding some light on how to approach a dilemma with positive solutions.
Darlington and Stephanie have a strong growing relationship with Christ. This is and will always be the foundation of all books created by Darlington and her family.
No matter the situation, never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.
