In a field of lacy leaves, a small caterpillar hatches, grows, and sheds its skin, becoming a smooth, green creeper. It eats and changes some more, then in a sequence of remarkable close-ups, spins a sliken sling in which to pupate--until it finally bursts forth as a brilliant black swallowtail butterfly. Includes suggestions on how children can grow butterfiles in their own gardens. Color throughout. *************Full color.
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PreSchool-Grade 2-- For young children, there's no better way to introduce the world of science than through one of nature's miracles, and it is difficult to find a better example than in this wondrous story of birth and transformation. "Imagine you are someone small. . ." So begins the readers' journey as a tiny caterpillar embarking on one of life's odysseys. The story goes through the stages of growth as the egg evolves from birth to the glorious moment when the butterfly takes wing. Through the personalized adventure and Ryder's strong sensory imagery, readers become the tiny creature, growing and changing. As a wonderful postscript, Ryder gives directions for adapting a part of a garden to attract butterflies. The book is packed with good information presented in an imaginative way. Cherry's illustrations span the full page, using boxes in sequence to magnify details or follow action. Another special feature of her lush watercolors is the many small creatures hidden among the plant life, inviting readers to sharpen their powers of observation. As it opens children's eyes to one of the wonders of nature, this book is sure to delight as well as teach. --Virginia E. Jeschelnig, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, Willowick, OH
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
My 3 yr old loved hearing about how caterpillars turn into butterflies. He has been caterpillar obsessed and this book helped to explain metamorphasis in the most simplistic terms.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Paperback
Lynne Cherry's illustration of this book are so realistic they look like photographs. The book has exceptional detail from the flowery meadow to all the creatures living in it. The poetic text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a swallowtail butterfly with great accuracy. A wonderful story for nature lovers.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By L. Kaneshiki
Format:Paperback
This book tells the complete story of the life cycle of a butterfly, beautifully illustrated. My 6 year old loves it. It is a perfect compliment to your life science studies. The descriptions are also beautiful, almost poetic.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it - really nice book about butterflies!
I am very satisfied with this book. Bought it for the neighbor girl. Very happy with it. I am waiting until her Birthday before giving it to her.
Published 2 months ago by Sheri Shavlik
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
I love butterflies and bought this for me! I will read it to my grandkids, but I am keeping it. I love the true-to-life detailed illustrations--beautiful art work.
Published 3 months ago by N. Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful, nonfiction for any age
this book is superbly written with the most beautiful drawings. it is also accurate about the lifecycle from caterpillar to butterfly. Read more
Published 12 months ago by TDEW
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too graphic for my 4 year old granddaughter
I bought this book to alleviate my granddaughter's fear of butterflies. The author, although informative, went into painstaking horrific detail about the changing of caterpillar to... Read more
Published on September 5, 2010 by Bethers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book
I bought these to hand out as birthday party favors for the kids to take home with them, everyone loved them.
Published on January 10, 2010 by jwennihan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where Butterflies Grow
This is an excellent book to read with children prior to activating the Live Butterfly Garden Kit! My 3 year old nephew was thrilled as he went through the book to show me the... Read more
Published on August 16, 2009 by Ann Marie Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where Butterflies Grow
I purchased this book so I can show my grandchildren what will happen as our caterpillars grow and turn into butterflies. It is well written and beautifully illustrated. Read more
Published on May 19, 2009 by Ann M. Ott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for both young and older children
Both my toddler and grade-school age son enjoy this book - on different levels of course. The pictures are simply beautiful and my toddler just enjoys paging through looking at... Read more
Published on June 10, 2008 by P. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not sure why, but it's a total hit.
This book contains a lot of information, a lot of words, and it's not written in verse. Yet, despite the absence of rhyme, my 2 year old son LOVES this book. Read more
Published on April 26, 2008 by L Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Butterfly book: "Where Butterflies Grow"
"Where Butterflies Grow", is a very informative book with many great pictures. I used it with elementary students when I did a unit study on butterflies at the beginning of the... Read more
Published on November 3, 2006 by Kathleen Austin
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