Wise Marie & the Ladybug
Step into the world of Wise Marie — where courage, curiosity, and a little ladybug lead the way. Magical adventures are made for growing hearts.
Explore the BooksMeet Natasha Brune
Hi! I’m Natasha Brune — the author and heart behind Wise Marie & the Little Ladybug. These stories are inspired by my own childhood in the 1970s, full of big questions, backyard adventures, and the gentle wisdom of a grandmother who always made me feel seen.
I created Wise Marie to help kids feel brave, curious, and loved – just like I did when a little ladybug seemed to show up at exactly the right time. If you believe in magic, friendship, and the power of small voices, you’re in the right place.
About the Author
Explore the Characters
Meet four unforgettable friends from the world of Wise Marie. From courage and curiosity to joy and quiet wisdom, follow along as they learn, laugh, and grow together in stories full of heart and wonder.
Wise Marie
Curious and big-hearted, Marie loves adventures, deep questions, and helping others — even if it means biking through a graveyard.
Ladybug
A quiet, watchful guide who appears just when needed — never loud, always wise, and full of tiny magic.
Joey
Bursting with energy and wild ideas, Joey dives into every backyard mission with bugs, bravery, and a heart full of wonder.
Anne
Playful, fearless, and full of joy, Anne leads with laughter and charges into life with wide eyes and open arms.
Testimonials
If I could bottle the feeling this book gave my daughter, I would. Wise Marie and the Little Ladybug is now bedtime canon in our house.
Marie reminds me of how I used to see the world. It’s like I forgot, and the book helped me remember. Thank you!
My son is 6 and doesn’t usually sit still for stories, but he asked to read Wise Marie and the Little Ladybug again. And again. And again.
The Ladybug and A Nugget From Heaven is beautifully written and illustrated. My granddaughter said the ladybug seems ‘realer than real.’ That’s high praise.
My son asked if we could have a ‘Sushi Sunday’ after reading My Buddhist Grandma and Sushi Sunday. He even tried wasabi. This book opened the door to a great conversation about our own family traditions.
I read My Buddhist Grandma and Sushi Sunday to my second grade class. They were hooked and asking questions about culture, food, and family.
