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Goodnight, Butterfly (a Very Impatient Caterpillar Book)

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Goodnight, Butterfly (a Very Impatient Caterpillar Book) by Ross Burach is a delightful adventure following the impatient caterpillar as he learns the value of patience and mindfulness. The story is set in the canopy of a busy forest, where the caterpillar encounters a wise butterfly who helps him discover the art of quieting his mind and finding peace. This charming tale is both fun and educational, teaching children about the transformation process while emphasising calmness and patience.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you love fun and witty stories that teach patience and transformation in an engaging way. With its charming illustrations and humorous dialogue, it’s perfect for young readers who delight in tales about growth and change, featuring relatable and endearing animal characters.

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"Butterfly wakes up while Porcupine is having breakfast, and Porcupine tries to explain what it means to be nocturnal and Butterfly considers the advantages of a nighttime life while trying to get back to sleep"--

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"Everyone's favourite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep." -- Kirkus Reviews

This laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime--or any time!--and will delight fans of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

"Who needs to sleep at night, anyway?
There's so much I'd miss!
I'll just be nocturnal too.
What do you think?"

"I think we need to get you back to sleep."

Readers will laugh themselves silly as they learn to find their inner calm and settle for sleep--even when they wake in the night--while also discovering the difference between nocturnal and diurnal animals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338615012

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ross Burach

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 32

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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