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The Little Butterfly That Could (a Very Impatient Caterpillar Book)

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The Little Butterfly That Could is a humourous and heartening tale that follows a determined young butterfly struggling to master the challenge of migration. This charming story, a companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar, blends laugh-out-loud moments with fascinating scientific facts about butterflies, encouraging persistence and resilience in young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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This engaging and funny picture book is ideal for preschool and primary school children, especially those interested in nature and life cycles. It's perfect for read-aloud sessions in the classroom or at home, providing both entertainment and educational value for young readers learning about butterflies.

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Companion to: The very impatient caterpillar.

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If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!

This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a light-hearted lesson on butterfly migration.

"Will elicit plenty of giggles." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Which way to the flowers?"

"That way. 200 miles."

"How am I supposed to travel that far?!"

"You fly."

"Can I take a plane?"

"No."

"Then I'll never make it!"

Ross Burach's encouraging story will make you laugh out loud while also providing scientific facts about butterflies.

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Kirkus Reviews praises the book for eliciting "plenty of giggles," noting that its witty illustrations appeal to a broad audience on rereads. The series is applauded for blending humour with educational content, making it a delightful and engaging choice for children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338615005

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ross Burach

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Ross Burach is the creator of the riotously funny Very Impatient Caterpillar series that includes The Very Impatient Caterpillar; The Little Butterfly That Could; Goodnight, Butterfly; and Make Way for Butterfly. All the books combine humor with curriculum-friendly science topics and relatable social-emotional themes. Ross's other acclaimed books include the picture book Truck Full of Ducks, the board books I Love My Tutu Too!, Potty All-Star, Hi-Five Farm!, and Hi-Five Animals!, named the best board book of the year by Parents Magazine, and the Acorn early reader series Bumble and Bee. He also illustrated Audrey Perrott's Moo Hoo and Baa Haa. Ross lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit him online at rossburach.com.

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