Painting Grace: A Rhyming Picture Book About Painting an Inclusive World: 6 (Bug & Bear) - Softcover

Young, Rebe Anne

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798999053114

Publisher: Bug & Bear Press, 2025

Synopsis

Painting Grace follows Billy and Mary as they join a protest that looks just like the ones in their history books—except this time, they're part of it.

When a mysterious artist appears and transforms into a butterfly, the siblings are taken on a journey through history. From the fight for women's suffrage to civil rights marches, they see how justice has always required courage, color, and complexity. Along the way, they confront questions about fear, inclusion, and what happens when the world is painted in single hues.

As Bug and Bear, their magical alter egos, Billy and Mary witness how blending perspectives makes us stronger—and how erasing any part of the story leads to something much darker.

This beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book builds on themes introduced in The Story Shapers and invites children into a deeper conversation about identity, equity, and the power of co-creation. With metaphors rooted in color theory and vivid references to historic movements, Painting Grace uses art as a lens to teach about social justice, inclusion, and the freedom to belong.

Written in lyrical verse and packed with rich visual symbolism, Painting Grace is ideal for classrooms, family storytime, and anyone exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion with young readers.

About this title

About the Authors

Rebecca Young is the creative force behind Bug & Bear Press and the author of the whimsical, heart-filled Bug & Bear series. Inspired by the curiosity and imagination of her own children, she writes stories that empower readers of all ages to embrace creativity, celebrate their own stories, and shape the world around them. Believing that storytelling should be collaborative, immersive, and inclusive, Rebecca pioneered Participatory Publishing-the cornerstone of Bug & Bear Press. Through this innovative framework, she invites audiences to co-create stories, bringing readers into the heart of the storytelling process.When she's not writing, Rebecca is likely skiing, traveling, or traveling to places where she can ski-always chasing adventure and the next great story.

Amna Zaki loves bringing stories to life with bright colors, playful characters, and a touch of magic. Inspired by the wonder and imagination of childhood, she creates illustrations that make young readers smile, dream, and explore. She has illustrated multiple children's books, each bursting withvibrant colors and whimsical charm, available online and in stores.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bug & Bear Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999053114
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Zaki Amna
• Number of pages: 34