A delightful children's book on special needs. Billy is a very determined butterfly who is sad as he watches the ants, grasshoppers, bees and other bugs race faster than he can. He has a sore wing because he flew too close to a bush with stickers and he can’t keep up with his friends. The Insect Olympics is a really important race and he wants to compete but he is afraid to try with his sore wing. He worries that the other bugs will make fun of him because he can’t fly as fast now. With his Mom’s encouragement, he enters the race and learns that trying is more important than winning. This story for young children is a terrific tool for encouraging any child who feels, looks or acts “different” in any way to simply keep trying. Children will love the colorful illustrations and the whimsical characters of Bertha Bee, Greg Grasshopper, Freddy Fly, and Mrs. Pettibloom. This story can also be used to increase children’s awareness of special needs and the importance of friendships among classmates and peers.