A Butterfly Is Patient [Hardcover]

Dianna Hutts Aston (Author), Sylvia Long (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2011 | Age Range: 5 - 10 years | Lexile Measure: 1040L (What's this?)

The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[T]his beautiful book... invites 5- to 10-year-olds to enjoy the variety, complexity and sumptuousness of natural things" - The Wall Street Journal

"A lovely mix of science and wonder." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage" - Kirkus Reviews

"This lovely combination of elegant watercolors and lyrical text is both eye-catching and informative" - School Library Journal Starred Review

About the Author

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of many books for children and is the founder of the nonprofit foundation for disadvantaged children, The Oz Project. She lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many best-selling books for children, including Sylvia Long's Mother Goose and Hush Little Baby. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their dogs.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 10 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 18, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811864790
• ISBN-13: 978-0811864794
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bugs & Spiders

More About the Author

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of Mama's Wild Child / Papa's Wild Child, When You Were Born(Candlewick), and An Egg is Quiet(Chronicle). She lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book... June 7, 2011

By Pam T TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

I'm a mom that has fairly restricted space when it comes to new books (we have too many!) and so we tend to use the library A LOT, and I tend to like books that have 'lasting power', which is to say that they can be used for a wide age group/a long time.

"A Butterfly is Patient" falls into this long lasting group. It's really lovely, with great illustrations, which is important when it comes to grabbing the attention of little-folk, and it has enough science, cleverly put, that it will be useful for the elementary years as well.

The book really covers all aspects of a butterfly's life: from egg to adult, as well as what the insects eco-niche is, and how it protects itself from predators....

The only shortfall I could find is that there wasn't a map to show off the huge migratory pattern of the Monarch. But other than that small flaw, it's awesome and worth considering for the home or school shelves.

Pam T~
mom/blogger

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Butterfly is patient June 1, 2011

By ebrungs29

Format:Hardcover

This is a wonderful book. It is so beautifully illustrated and presents such interesting facts about Butterflys.
I think it will surely stimulate an interest in science and learning for any child who reads it. I really could not be more thrilled to have discovered it. Wonderful gift for any child.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Butterfly Book September 5, 2012

By Karla L. Gurley

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book to read aloud to my 2nd graders. We study the life cycle of butterflies every year, so I look for new material to add to the unit to keep it fresh. The artwork is detailed and gorgeous. The words are informative and thoughtful.I was so pleased with it that I ordered the authors other 2 books, An Egg is Quiet and A Seed is Sleepy.