A little butterfly with a journey all her own
A picture book about growth, kindness, and the quiet courage it takes to stop comparing yourself to everyone else.
For ages 3 to 8 · Pre-K through 2nd grade
A picture book about growth, kindness, and the quiet courage it takes to stop comparing yourself to everyone else.
For ages 3 to 8 · Pre-K through 2nd grade
The Book
Bella is a tiny monarch caterpillar with big dreams.
She wishes she were as strong as a bear, as fast as a lizard, and as united as the bees in a hive. Everywhere she looks, someone seems to have something she does not.
But as Bella grows from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, she discovers something even more important: she does not need to be like anyone else.
Bella's Journey combines a real monarch butterfly life cycle with a gentle social-emotional story about identity, patience, growth, and self-worth. It pairs naturally with early science units on metamorphosis and classroom conversations about comparison, courage, and accepting who you are.
Meet the Author
Victoria Farias is a children's book author, entrepreneur, and mother based in San Antonio, Texas. Bella's Journey is her debut picture book.
The idea for Bella arrived unexpectedly in a doctor's office waiting room.
"I looked up and saw a butterfly hanging from the ceiling, and I started thinking about how much we compare ourselves to others. I stopped scrolling, opened my Notes app, and started writing. That is how Bella's Journey was born."
Since then, Victoria has shared Bella's story with children at the San Antonio Zoo, The DoSeum, Twig Book Shop, Barnes & Noble, Will Smith Zoo School, and classrooms and learning centers across San Antonio.
She writes for the child sitting in the back of the rug who is not quite sure they measure up yet.
"Kids come up to me after readings and tell me they want to write a book someday, or that they have felt like Bella before. Those conversations are everything to me."
For Schools & Libraries
A joyful, interactive read-aloud that brings together literacy, science, and social-emotional learning. Author visits are designed for Pre-K through 2nd grade and can be adapted through 3rd grade.
$500
Up to 4 grade-level sessions
$300
Up to 2 grade-level sessions
Your author visit can be free with a qualifying school book order. Instead of paying a presentation fee, your school can put that budget toward books your students get to keep.
School & Bulk Orders
Direct orders are available for classrooms, school libraries, book fairs, literacy nights, student pre-orders, and special events.
| Order | Hardcover | Paperback |
|---|---|---|
| Individual student pre-orders | $20 | $12 |
| 10 to 30 copies | $18 each | $10 each |
| 31+ copies | $16 each | $8 each |
Every school or district copy ordered directly is personally signed by Victoria. Local delivery or pickup is available in San Antonio.
$40
A signed hardcover copy of Bella's Journey plus the complete activity and lesson set.
Email hello@journeywithbella.org with:
Schools may pay by purchase order or school check, and a W-9 is available upon request. Running a student pre-order? A printable family order form is available.
Free Classroom Resources
Free to download, print, and copy for classrooms, counseling groups, libraries, and families. No sign-up required.
High-resolution artwork for newsletters, flyers, school announcements, and event listings.
Get in Touch
Interested in bringing Bella's Journey to your school, library, classroom, or event? Send a few details and Victoria will usually respond within two business days.