In the sun-drenched meadows of Pleasant Valley lives Betsy Butterfly, whose wings shimmer like fragments of captured sunset. She is the most beautiful creature in the valley, but this fame brings its own troubles: Mrs. Ladybug seethes with jealousy, and young Johnnie Green roams the fields with his net, dreaming of adding Betsy to his butterfly collection. Through misunderstandings, narrow escapes, and encounters with friends like Freddie Firefly and Peter Mink, Betsy navigates a world that admires her beauty yet threatens it. Arthur Scott Bailey weaves gentle lessons about kindness, self-acceptance, and the true meaning of friendship into his warm, old-fashioned prose. This early 20th century tale from the beloved "Tuck-Me-In Tales" series has charmed generations of young readers seeking a soothing bedtime story with a light touch.
