Published in association with RSPB (Royal Society
for the Protection of Birds) this uniquely styled book represents the life
cycle of a butterfly, from a tiny egg on a leaf.
The pages are circles that open up one at a time
and overlap, to reveal each stage of growth until a larger circle is formed. In
its centre is the most amazing butterfly.
The circular pages are illustrated with green
leaves and branches on a background of blue. Tiny eggs are featured on pink
leaves as the journey of life begins. There are observers – ants, ladybugs,
bees, and spiders, all watching the caterpillar’s progressive growth.
Then the caterpillar sheds a layer of skin and
grows some more. It spins its thread to become a green and golden chrysalis.
Now more insects look on. Grasshoppers and even snails watch and wait with the
others for the metamorphosis.
Weeks go by and additional change takes place. Then
it unfolds into what it was meant to be.
The exceptional design and layout make this highly
educational book extremely interesting. The page at the end where the butterfly
is depicted becomes a flap that folds down. Revealed is detailed information
about the stages of growth, what the caterpillar eats after hatching, and the
changes the chrysalis goes through until it becomes a butterfly. This is ideal
for the reference area of school libraries and homes.
Title:
Caterpillar to Butterfly
Author/Illustrator:
Frances Barry
Publisher:
Walker Books, $16.99
Publication
Date: June 2018,
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9781406383485
For
ages: 3+
Type:
Non-fiction Picture Book
