Betty the Firefly

Betty the Firefly will delight you with her light, which she shines on her friends. You will discover her adventures in these seven stories full of kindness, friendship and fun. Her friends are facing some difficulties and they don’t know how to deal with them. But here comes Betty the Firefly, with her light shining brightly to assist them and guide them. In true friendship, she helps them find insights and inner strength that they did not have before.

Betty the Firefly rescues Angeline the Angelfish, stuck in a rock pool, and shows her how to overcome her shyness. Henri the Vole is sad and there seems to be no answer to his family situation. Betty reveals to Henri about his inner light. BZZZ! BZZZ! BZZZ! Frances the Honeybee is so agitated about her homework. Betty takes her round her friends to discover that talent is in our hearts.

And there is also Zoe the Swallow, whose school friends make her unhappy by playing tricks on her. Betty inspires in her her own sense of wholeness. With Courage the Otter, Betty demonstrates to him and his class that differences are of no importance – an otter is always an otter, no matter the physical abilities. Fear and confusion are Jack the black and white Cat’s bone of contention! Betty shows his mum how kind listening resolves Jack’s feelings. Finally, Frank and Monica the Swans receive the visit of Betty, who tells them how to find happiness in their new place.

Betty the Firefly has a special place in young hearts to reassure, guide and inspire.

Since a young age, Marie-Claire Tetteh has had the knack to say the right thing to friends and family going through some difficulties, making them feel better. Being interested in personality and spiritual development, she came to realise that this was a gift, which she now uses beneficially in her private and professional settings. She has also studied listening skills and life coaching, which she hopes to make as a career some day.