"No, Thank You!" Said Miss Beetle: A Persian Folktale Retold

A charming tale about finding the right friends and having the courage to say "No, thank you!"

Miss Beetle likes things just so. Her sunflower home is neat, her cushions are fluffed, and her snacks are delicious. But there is one problem: snacks are always sweeter with a friend!

Setting out into the big, wide garden, Miss Beetle is on a mission to find the perfect playmate. But she's not looking for just any friend. She wants a kind and gentle friend who never plays too rough. When she meets a loud dog and a crashing bear along the path, she makes sure to ask them a very important question:

"If we play together, and one day you get mad, what will you do to me?"

When their answers are too loud or too scary, Miss Beetle bravely lifts her little chin, smooths her flowered coat, and says, "No, thank you!" Will she ever find a gentle friend whose answer is exactly right?

Lovingly adapted from the classic Persian folktale Khaleh Suskeh (Auntie Beetle), this heartwarming story reimagines a traditional tale into a gentle lesson about emotional regulation, setting healthy boundaries, and knowing your own worth.

With its beautiful rhythmic flow and cozy illustrations, "No, Thank You!" Said Miss Beetle is the perfect bedtime story to help little ones learn to guard their gentle hearts with brave little voices.