From acclaimed author Muon Thi Van comes an innovative exploration of
a butterfly's life cycle -- in reverse.
"If you want to be a butterfly, then arise, unfurl and welcome the
waiting world," the narrator of this playful book begins. Readers will
flit from flower to flower with an adorable butterfly ... hold on tight
with a chrysalis through all sorts of weather ... munch away with a
greedy little caterpillar ... sit very, very still and dream big with a
teeny tiny egg. It's a magical journey back in time, ending up ... at
the beginning!
Award-winning author Muon Thi Van's lyrical language and use of the
second person make this delightful picture book a perfect choice for
interactive read-alouds, sure to spark the imagination and free the
butterfly in every child. Lively and engaging, it promotes curiosity,
observation, interpretation and discussion. Charming illustrations by
Andrea Armstrong add personality to the butterfly that befits each stage
of its development. This is a unique and captivating introduction to a
key life science curriculum topic. The book ends with a full description
with illustrations of the butterfly's life cycle that highlights the
important role butterflies play in ecosystems.
