A Butterfly Is Patient cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 807
Points per Word 0.00062
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

The book presents information about various species of butterflies, including the tiny Western Pygmy Blue and the large Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. It features illustrations and informational text exploring different types of butterflies such as swallowtails and monarchs. The book introduces young readers to the diversity and characteristics of butterflies.

Quick Summary

The stunning layered cut-paper illustrations transform each page into a tiny stained-glass window teeming with butterfly magic. Children will be amazed to discover butterflies can taste with their feet, drink tears from turtles, and travel thousands of miles across continents without ever stopping. If your kid loves National Geographic Kids books or the Magic School Bus series, they will be captivated by these colorful entomology adventures. This book is perfect for kindergarten through second graders, and works beautifully as a read-aloud for slightly older kids who adore nature and science.