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Butterfly Sea captures the gentle push-and-pull between sibling playfulness and quiet reflection.

Through a gentle blend of belonging, joy, and connection, this beautifully illustrated story explores how intergenerational bonds can endure through moments shared in nature.

Perfect for family reading, classrooms, or anyone who cherishes stories about love, memory, and the magic of growing up together.

Butterfly Sea reminds us that even the smallest wings can carry the biggest memories.

Butterfly Sea

Cynthia Mackay

Marie-Laure Couët

"Mackey’s message is clear: you don’t need big adventures to find true happiness. Sometimes, all you need is to open your heart to the simple moments happening right around you every day."

—A. Turkovic, Readers' Favorite 5 Star Review

Reader's Favorite 5-Star Review

" I love how the author reminds us that beauty can be found in the small things that occur in our lives. She teaches us that sometimes, the most epic adventures aren't the action-packed ones – they're often found in the quiet moments we share with our loved ones. "

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A portion of the sales from this book will go to support reforestation efforts across North America!

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Book Information:


  • ISBN:  978-1-9984262-2-5

  • Page Count: 40

  • Genre: Fiction

  • Date Published: December, 2025

  • Themes: Generational Relationships, Insects, Photography

  • Book Size: 8.5 x 8.5

  • Price (CAD): 23.99

  • Binding Type:  Hardcover

  • Language(s): English

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"The illustrations in the book are amazing as artist Marie-Laure Couët entertains and captures the attention of young readers. This was an amazing read, and I look forward to reading something else by this talented author." — F. Mutuma.
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