Thank you so much to my daughter, Lakoda Barnes for giving me the inspiration to write and artistically complete, "Lakoda and the Tiny Caterpillar." And, a huge special thanks goes out to Sammy Veltman for the hard work in editing and graphics. It meant so much to me for you to have the opportunity in helping develop the final rough draft. The book is all about the relationship between a child, tiny caterpillar, butterfly, daddy, a maple tree, friendship, relationship, caring, respect, manners, and showing love. The purpose and reason for it was to show that in this crazy wonderful world we can still find peace, joy, and comfort in the simple things this world has to offer!