Craig D. Forrest

TV/Film/Doc Director-Speaker-Author • Denpasar to Dakar to Diyarbakir

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BUGSY THE BRAVE BUTTERFLY
A children's picture book series for ages 4–8 that inspires young readers to explore the world through kindness, courage, and curiosity.

Bugsy is a young and curious butterfly whose wings carry him across the world, where he meets new friends while discovering the colors, sounds, and stories of different cultures.

Bugsy the Brave Butterfly is represented by Blue Champagne Literary (Vancouver & London).

The debut picture book is currently under consideration by children's publishers.

COMPLETE STORY SEQUENCE — BUGSY FLIES TO PARIS!

Concept artwork and layouts presenting the story arc, pacing, and visual development of the picture book.

(Final illustrations can be further developed in collaboration with a publisher.)

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Characters from PARIS

Traveller-Explorer-Adventurer

Daisy - the Ladybug

Henri the French Bee

The Wise Dragonfly

The French Pigeon

Major Hawthorne - the Falcon Pilot

Future Destinations

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Where Will Bugsy Fly Next?

Bugsy’s wings are always ready for the next journey. Each story carries him to a new destination, where he meets friends and discovers the cultures, landmarks & everyday life of the world around him.

WHY I CREATED BUGSY

“Bugsy is my gift of travel to young readers.”

“"After spending a lifetime traveling the world, I wanted to create a charming butterfly who inspires children to be curious, embrace kindness, meet new friends, discover new cultures, and see our remarkable world with wonder."