libraryjen's review
3.0
This book tells the story of the life cycle of a butterfly (and a little girl who becomes a grandma). It's a beautiful story with nice, muted illustrations but the text is long and involved and told in first person. It makes a nice one-on-one read, but not great for storytime.
engpunk77's review
3.0
Lots of similes and metaphors in this story about how a girl saved a caterpillar and kept it until it became a butterfly, told in verse. Shows a very sweet and touching relationship between a grandfather and a young girl as well. I'd recommend this to elementary teachers who want to teach poetic devices with a sweet narrative poem, or to a parent (or grandparent)to share with a child.
hdbblog's review
5.0
This is one of my all time favorite books!
I read this to my elementary school classes every year when Spring comes, and we study the life cycle of the butterfly. They love the gorgeous illustrations and are soon asking me to read the story again and again!
Eve Bunting is a master at weaving a story. The children feel connected to the main character and always talk about raising their own butterflies. They feel the same pain/joy that the character in the story does. Simply said, I love this book!
I read this to my elementary school classes every year when Spring comes, and we study the life cycle of the butterfly. They love the gorgeous illustrations and are soon asking me to read the story again and again!
Eve Bunting is a master at weaving a story. The children feel connected to the main character and always talk about raising their own butterflies. They feel the same pain/joy that the character in the story does. Simply said, I love this book!
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