Pixie and the Bees
Pixie loves to play. She loves to laugh. She is happy… until one day, she swallows a swarm of invisible bees.
Suddenly, her chest is buzzing. Her stomach hurts. She feels confused, uncomfortable, and alone — and no one else can see what’s going on inside her. No matter what she tries, the bees don’t go away. But then Pixie discovers something small that makes a big difference: her breath. With each deep breath — and one brave bike ride — the bees begin to fly out. Not all of them, but enough for her to feel a little lighter. A little calmer. A little more like herself.
Pixie and the Bees is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story about what it’s like to live with anxiety. Inspired by my own experience, this book helps kids (and the grown-ups who love them) talk about big, invisible feelings in a way that feels safe and hopeful.
It’s being used by families, schools, therapists, and mental health organizations around the world — and it’s sparked some of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever had.
Bonnie Taylor, registered social worker and psychotherapist
“This book is excellent for helping kids (and adults) to recognize that anxiety can present itself in many ways, and it’s so painful & frustrating when no one else can see what’s happening in your body.”
Jamie, parent
“I have a 7 year old son who randomly picks up the book. He suffers from anxiety and the topic and the book seem to hit home with him. It is interesting to see him read it and quietly absorb the information.”
Now available as audiobooks 🎧
I’m so excited to share that Pixie and the Bees is now available as an audiobook! You can listen in two different ways:
Straight Read-Through — a simple, beautiful narration of the story.
Read-Along Version — an homage to my childhood, listening to storybooks on my Fisher Price record player, where you can follow along as the story is read. (this version comes with a pdf of the book)
You can find the audiobooks on many popular platforms including Spotify, Nook, and my personal favourite, Libro.fm. (Libro.fm supports independent bookstores, which makes it extra special.)
A note about Audible: I’ve chosen not to make my books available on Audible/Amazon because of their monopoly in the audiobook industry and my personal opposition to their business practices.
You can sign up for a monthly membership on Libro.fm and receive one audiobook credit per month, purchase them a la carte, or you can find these on your preferred audiobook app.
Wherever you listen, I hope these stories bring a little bit of magic to your day.
HUGE thanks to my sound engineer for the project, Warren Frank!
Meet the Creators
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Meet Erica
Erica is an author, public speaker, and mentor. She believes that stories can connect and heal us as we move through our beautiful, messy lives.
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Meet Brooklin
Brooklin Stormie is an artist and freelance Illustrator living and working in Peterborough, Ontario. She is a grad of OCADU, a pisces, and a believer in dragons.
Book An Author Visit
Erica brings storytelling to life through engaging readings from The Pixie Series, sparking conversations about anxiety, self-doubt, and healthy relationships. She shares her journey as an author, invites questions, and offers insight into the power of stories to heal and connect. Visits are tailored to suit classrooms, community groups, and aspiring writers, with optional writing activities that encourage creativity, reflection, and self-expression.
