Join Billie, a pig born with butterfly wings, on an adventure of trying to “fit in” and instead discovering the joy in being himself.
There is bravery in being YOU, and The Butterfly Pig is a tale that highlights the beauty in everyone’s differences.
"You are you, and YOU are extraordinary."
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This whimsical new character explores the concept of being different, which ultimately leads him on a risky adventure of trying to find where he fits in. Billie’s varying emotions are exquisitely illustrated by Ilona Sula, whose use of color and texture makes this picture book a captivating read for all audiences.
A chance encounter leads Billie to some new friends who ultimately help him get home safely. Through Billie’s adventure, he and the reader learn to embrace everyone’s beautiful differences. “No one should feel the need to fit in, when each one of us has the potential to stand out.”
When pigs fly is no longer a trope in this heartwarming adventure that is sure to leave a smile on your face and a lasting impression on young readers.
Mary Jenner is the author and owner of The Butterfly Pig, an online boutique named after this book. To expand on her mission to promote self-love and inclusion in childhood, she uniquely makes toy medical devices for dolls and stuffed animals to increase representation in the toy world. She is also an Oncology RN, and spends her free time gardening, crafting, and playing board games with her daughter and husband in California, USA.
This book is currently distributed directly through The Butterfly Pig.
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Release Date: July 2022 • 32 Pages • 11x8.5 • Ages 3-9
ISBN Hardcover: 979-8-9858099-0-9 (Only available in hardcover)
Library of Congress #: 2022905165
Book Themes:
- Self-love
- Inclusion
- Teamwork
- Embracing Differences
- Friendship
- Bravery
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Reader's Favorite 5-star Review:

"The Butterfly Pig by Mary Jenner is a beautifully written and illustrated story for children teaching them about embracing friends who come from diverse origins. I love the idea of the pig with the butterfly wings. I think it is unique, and children would find it delightful and intriguing. The story is effective in helping children to grasp the importance of accepting people who are different, people who have different strengths from theirs, and welcoming them into their friendship circles. Children must learn these values of acceptance from the moment they start interacting and engaging with other children. This is a highly relevant story for our times."
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