The Butterfly Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jerry Pallotta (Author), Mark Astrella (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2?This colorful title opens with the high-flying Apollo butterfly and soars through the Zephyr Metalmark. Two or three sentences describe each species' unique characteristics and provide general information about the insects as well. Readers learn that the Transparent butterfly of the rainforest has see-through wings and that the Magdalena Alpine's "black wings keep it warm" by absorbing light. The stunning airbrushed illustrations are as bright, bold, and beautiful as the butterflies themselves. The dazzling creatures are shown in their native habitats and are painted to scale. There are, of course, many fine butterfly books, such as Dave Beaty's Moths and Butterflies (Child's World, 1993). However, this attractive new title will spark the interest of youngsters and send them off to do further research in the library and in the field.?Amy Adler, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OH
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Amazing facts about butterflies are revealed in this alphabet book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881068942
• ISBN-13: 978-0881068948
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #528,950 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Facts and pictures about butterflies using the alphabet, October 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Butterfly Alphabet Book (Library Binding)

A wonderful way to learn the alphabet is using nature to represent each letter. Jerry Pallotta has offered yet another text with this format to add to his previous fifteen Nature Alphabet Books. This time, Pallotta marches out different species of butterflies for each letter, from "A is for Apollo" through "Z is for Zephyr Metalmark." The text on each page invites children to pour over pictures of butterflies while associating each butterfly with its name. Readers must look closely to discover hidden characteristics, hunting , for example, to find the poodle face on the "Dogface" butterfly's wings. Realistic, colorful pictures display each butterfly as if momentarily suspended before a reader who dares not breath for fear of frightening the creature away. The older butterfly guru can learn new information about butterflies, where each lives, and a fact about each-the Magdalene Alphine lives high in the mountains and has black wings that absorb sunlight and keep it warm. For young elementary children, Jerry Pallotta intertwines reading and learning as he provides pictures and information about butterflies from all parts of the world while teaching the alphabet.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Butterfly Alphabet Book, June 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Butterfly Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books) (Hardcover)

Nature's way of meditation beautifully illustrated in the Butterfly Alphabet Book. Perfectly informative for children of all ages. The illustrations are so touchingly created to be stared at for hours...when you cannot find a real butterfly, this is the book to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book, July 18, 2009

By	Lorraine (WA USA) - See all my reviews

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My niece and I love Jerry Pallotta's books, and this one is no exception. The illustrations are gorgeous, the text is wonderful and educational, and my niece's enthusiasm about the this book tells me that it will quickly become one of her favorite books at story time.