Butterflies in the Garden (Hardcover)

by Carol Lerner (Author, Illustrator) "It is a bright summer day, and butterflies have come to the garden..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-The first impression one gets of this science book is that it is very attractive. Watercolors done in spring shades rest neatly in precise outlines of lovely butterflies and flowers. Lots of white space and soft, blue-sky backgrounds give a crisp, up-to-date look. But this title is more than just a pretty face. Both an introduction to some common butterfly families and an invitation to plant a butterfly garden, the text, addressed to "you," is lively and clear. Although further reading will be required for anyone seriously planning to attract and study butterflies, this is an encouraging, engaging addition for those looking for insect information and a treat for young gardeners, too.
Ellen Heath, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ
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From Booklist
Gr. 2-4, younger for reading aloud. For a slightly younger audience than her previous garden titles My Backyard Garden (1998) and My Indoor Garden (1999), this picture book uses Lerner's winning combination of beautiful, precise, pen-and-watercolor illustrations and simple, clear explanations of science. The engaging text describes how butterflies eat, introduces distinguishing characteristics of a few species, gives a basic overview of the life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly, and describes plants that attract butterflies to the garden. Each spread is dominated by gloriously colored illustrations, all clearly labeled for easy identification. The text presupposes that children are familiar with terms such as transplanting and will know what to do with seeds, but kids who can't seem to get enough about butterflies, including a few children without access to a garden, will surely find something of interest. Handsome endpapers showcase a variety of species. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (May 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688174787
• ISBN-13: 978-0688174781
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #953,652 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the littlest lepidopterists, July 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Butterflies in the Garden (Library Binding)

Butterfly meets flower in this well illustrated picture book. Each page includes several butterflies and flowers. The butterflies are all idientified on the end pages, but are not named throughout the book. The flowers are, however, and one can make a game of identifying each butterfly on the pages, just as you might in your own garden, and take note of the flowers each species prefers. Butterflies in this book are categorized by family, so you can make an educated guess as to the type of those butterflies which fly into your yard that are not represented in the book. The large format is simple and uncluttered...perfect for emerging lepidopterists.

5.0 out of 5 stars butter flies in butterflies, August 22, 2006

By	Michael T. Stieber "library administrator" (Lisle, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is exceptional by an exceptionally talented artist and author. The book was so well received that a Korean company has put out a version of it completely in the Korean
language.