bluenicorn's review
3.0
It was... okay? I liked the illustrations, but I think I wanted to see actual pictures of the butterflies.
rhodesee's review
5.0
This book is entertaining and informative which is exactly what you want in juvenile non-fiction. The butterfly narrator is hilarious and the facts are interesting. Perfect for young insect lovers!
bookly_reads's review
5.0
Really lovely writing; factual but easy for children to follow, and the "top secret" approach of the butterfly narrator will make the information enticing for kids to learn. The illustrations were beautiful, but I wish the insect anatomy had been more accurate (especially the spider's) since this is a book introducing entomology to children.
abigailbat's review
Yes, butterflies are pretty, but there are plenty of gross facts about butterflies, too! This book would make an excellent school age readaloud and if I was still doing afterschool storytimes, this is definitely one I would take. The narrator addresses the audience, frequently warning the reader to stop reading the book unless they want to be truly weirded out. Facts include tidbits like some butterflies eat poop, some butterflies have faces on their butts to trick their enemies, and that a caterpillar's skin turns into the shell of its chrysalis (I did not know that!!). Great for kids who like gross out science and a fun addition to your spring readalouds.
jesstele's review
3.0
More facts and less “you can stop now, it’s going to be gross” would have made this a 4 or 5 star book. Loved the concept, but not the execution.
leillaf's review
5.0
My three year old neice adores this book. She thinks it's hilarious and has taken to telling people butterfly facts and acting out the butterfly life cycle.
I've read it to her more times than I can count.
It's beautifully illustrated, funny in a way that appeals to kids, and informative.
If your kid likes butterflies, this is the book for them
I've read it to her more times than I can count.
It's beautifully illustrated, funny in a way that appeals to kids, and informative.
If your kid likes butterflies, this is the book for them