Cover of Wispy as a Willow: a small girl with curly red hair, in a green dress, rides a jewel-colored butterfly over a flowered meadow at sunset.

A picture book by K.B. Cronin

Wispy as a Willow

A very small girl. A very big adventure.

Wisp is only two inches tall. When her da needs help, she finds the courage to ride a giant butterfly into a world much larger than herself.

A hardcover edition is coming soon, planned for early December 2026.

The story

A small hero. A soaring adventure.

Wisp has always dreamed of being bigger. At only two inches tall, even the gentlest breeze can carry her away. But when her beloved Da is hurt and needs help, Wisp must find the courage to venture into a world much larger than herself.

With the help of an enormous, jewel-colored butterfly, one very small girl sets out on a very big adventure filled with wonder, danger, and love.

Wispy as a Willow is an illustrated children’s story about courage, family, and discovering that being small doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference—a heartfelt adventure to share and read aloud together.

The book

  • Author K.B. Cronin
  • Format 30-page illustrated picture book, 8.5" square paperback
  • For Ages 4 to 10, and for reading aloud together
  • Published November 3, 2026
  • ISBN 979-8-1652-0796-9
  • Hardcover Coming soon, planned for early December 2026

Book a reading

K.B. Cronin is a family pen name. Lori McInerney is the public face of the book, and she reads Wispy as a Willow with children.

Schools, libraries, and bookstores are warmly invited to book a reading. Write to us at to set a date.

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Find Wisp on Instagram and Goodreads.