Sister Butterfly: An Illustrated Song About Inclusion, Belonging, and Compassion, Book 1 in The Carla Stories
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Amy O’Hanlon’s excellent Sister Butterfly illustrations show Carla approaching a favorite corner of her garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful fantasies as she twirls around and round to music only she can hear, engaged in quiet conversation with the small creatures such as butterflies and her favorite flowers.
Mike Mirabella’s children’s book entitled Sister Butterfly, is a beautifully illustrated children’s book based on a song from his 1998 CD entitled, Special People.
Mike wrote Sister Butterfly song years ago for his daughter, Carla, when she was three years old. The theme of Sister Butterfly centers on Mike’s abiding love for his daughter with Down syndrome and for self-discovery and the transformation of the hearts that surround her.
Mike wrote in the song; “My sister is a butterfly who never learned to fly, …”. Carla still wasn’t walking or talking and Mike thought at the time, she would have little chance of accomplishing much of anything in her life. “How wrong I was; her life was a parade of accomplishments!” – Papa Mike.
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About the Author
In addition to his long teaching career, Mike Mirabella enjoyed 50 years as an ASCAP singer-songwriter. In 1988 he published a limited-edition CD anthology entitled Special People, still available on the website below.
In 2016 Mike started to publish children’s books, using his already published songs. His first children’s book was entitled, On the Luck of an Irish Sailor, based on a story-song he wrote at 15 years of age. It was recorded much later by the legendary Shay Black, the eldest of Ireland’s renowned Black Family.
Mike then published his two-book series called The Carla Stories about inclusion, belonging, and compassion for his daughter, Carla Elaine, who was born with Down’s syndrome.
In 2020 Mike published Book 1 of The Carla Stories, entitled Sister Butterfly, written and sung by Mike. It includes a bonus song entitled “I Am So Like You,” co-written by Mike and Lenny Lipton. The song was sung by Mike and his daughter, Kelly Ann Mirabella Jeans.
In 2022 Mike published Book 2, entitled I Used to Be Shy, co-written by Mike and Lenny Lipton, sung by Mike and Kathy Way. A bonus song, “Little Brown Pony,” was co-written by Mike and Lenny Lipton.
Coming soon will be the Book 3 of The Carla Stories entitled Special People and an audiobook, based on how Carla’s amazing life inspired others who knew and loved her to be more creative and excel past social limits and personal expectations.
The outstanding illustrations in our books were drawn by the talented Amy O’Hanlon, an inspired artist who does stage production designs for several musicals, one of which was the Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s ‘She Persisted’, based on the book by Chelsea Clinton.
Visit our website for more details on Mike Mirabella’s children’s books:
MirabellaBooksWithSongs.com
“Sister Butterfly is a loving and compassionate portrayal of how to find connection with those who may think or communicate differently…”
— Tiffany Pulcino MD, MPH medical director of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Director Complex Care Center, New York
“Mike Mirabella’s Sister Butterfly depicts a beautiful child, who is a gift to her sibling, family, and community. Even though her abilities seem different, she speaks volumes to those who listen and understand…Siblings and friends will see the true beauty of knowing a child with Down syndrome or any other ability in a new way.”
—Diane Hobaugh, MA, Parent of a child with Down syndrome, Educator, Co-Founder/Board President of Down syndrome Association North Bay, Santa Rosa, California
About the Narrator(s)
Lileina Joy
Lileina Joy fits her name to a “T” – her joyous and happy attitude is contagious. Lileina (pronounced: “Li-Lay-Nah”) originally began performing at the age of three, in commercials and regional theater productions. In addition to on-camera and stage work, she is also a professional young voiceover artist with over 700 animation, narration, commercial and promo credits to her name.
A. J. Shuck
I first saw Singing In The Rain when I was 5 years old and it had a profound effect on me. I remember finding my grandma’s cane and doing the “Make ‘Em Laugh” routine. You might say I’ve been performing ever since. Though I initially struggled with learning to read, I developed a love for books and stories at a young age (Thank you Harry Potter!) When I discovered that I could perform audiobooks, I knew I’d found my calling. I’ve done 25+ audiobooks and counting! My wife and I have 4 little girls who have me blissfully wrapped around their little fingers!
Becky Parker
Becky Parker has narrated well over 100 titles to date. With 40+ years of experience in the audiobook industry, Becky Parker (Geist) is the founder and owner of Pro Audio Voices, Inc. She fell in love with narrating audiobooks when she began narrating for Library of Congress. As a voiceover and theatre professional, Becky brings her theatre skills – acting, directing, producing, and marketing – to bear in all her voiceover and production work.
Description
Amy O’Hanlon’s excellent Sister Butterfly illustrations show Carla approaching a favorite corner of her garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful fantasies as she twirls around and round to music only she can hear, engaged in quiet conversation with the small creatures such as butterflies and her favorite flowers.
Mike Mirabella’s children’s book entitled Sister Butterfly, is a beautifully illustrated children’s book based on a song from his 1998 CD entitled, Special People.
Mike wrote Sister Butterfly song years ago for his daughter, Carla, when she was three years old. The theme of Sister Butterfly centers on Mike’s abiding love for his daughter with Down syndrome and for self-discovery and the transformation of the hearts that surround her.
Mike wrote in the song; “My sister is a butterfly who never learned to fly, …”. Carla still wasn’t walking or talking and Mike thought at the time, she would have little chance of accomplishing much of anything in her life. “How wrong I was; her life was a parade of accomplishments!” – Papa Mike.
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