This School Library Journal Best Book of the Year celebrates everything butterfly, from migration to metamorphosis! It's hard to be Velma entering first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders, and no one even notices Velma. But all that changes on a class trip to the butterfly conservatory, a place neither of her sisters has been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days—no one will ever forget it . . . or her! Kids will love reading about Velma's own transformation in this perfect addition to any science curriculum.
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Alan Madison is the author of some very funny books for children, including The Littlest Grape Stomper, and Pecorino Plays Ball. He lives in New York City.
Kevin Hawkes has illustrated the New York Times bestselling Library Lion and My Little Sister Ate One Hare. He lives in Gorham, Maine.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Tinkerbell
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
For anyone with children (or, who has been a child), who felt their siblings had special gifts and that they may not: Read this book! It so solidly informs us that we all are unique and special, and is beautifully written and illustrated in tune with this message.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is my kids all time favorite book. They ask me to read it to them over and over again. They just can't get enough of Velma Gratch. I think that we all have a little bit of Velma in us, and that is one of the things that is so applealling about it. I highly recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Loves Books
Format:Hardcover
I read this book to my first grade students during our butterfly unit, and they loved it. The language is rich, using expressive adjectives, beautiful pictures, and weaving butterfly facts into a wonderful fictional story. I understand the reviewer who was surprised by the second visit to the principal, but it facilitated a wonderful dialogue in our class about what our own principal's reaction might be. The class predicted that he would be thrilled to see Velma's way cool butterfly!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute book
This is such a cute book! I read it to my students each year when we watch our monarch butterflies.
Published on September 27, 2010 by Cvanlaeken
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fluttering into Finding the Spotlight
Velma Gratch and the way cool butterfly is about a little girl trying to step out of the shadow of her two older sisters, whom every one of the school staff remembers for their... Read more
Published on April 24, 2010 by Monica Montelongo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Book especially for kids who love butterflies!
My 6 year old loves this book. She could have it read to her over and over. The illustrations are colorful and fun. Read more
Published on March 14, 2010 by M. Hannigan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
I saw this online and ordered a copy for my granddaughter. When it came I was so enchanted that I bought another copy for a different grandchild. Read more
Published on January 9, 2010 by GrandKat
4.0 out of 5 stars
Velma Gratch and the way cool butterfly
A delightful story of a little red-haired girl trying to find her place in the world. Velma Gratch has lived in the shadow of her older sisters, and desperately wishes to be known... Read more
Published on June 27, 2009 by Carlene J. Barrows
4.0 out of 5 stars
Girl, You Can Fly
This is a fun story, and I love that it has several layers. Although the story focuses largely on Velma, the author has thoughtfully weaved in other themes: the individuality and... Read more
Published on May 19, 2008 by ReadingTub Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Velma Gratch is a sweet grabber
Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly We purchased this book for our 5 year old grand daughter based on the Amazon reviews. It exceeded our expectations. Read more
Published on March 3, 2008 by Grampa Gene
