Overview
This colorful first nature picture book, written by Judy Allen and illustrated by Tudor Humphries, gives children aged 4 to 7 an inside look at the everyday life of a butterfly as it evolves from a caterpillar into a delicate flying insect. Ideal for reading aloud or as a first reader, the detailed illustrations bring this familiar creature to life in a truly memorable way. Children who love butterflies will learn all about their life cycles and behavior, and the witty, interactive text will encourage them to explore the similarities and differences between themselves and these fascinating animals. And if you love insects, why not collect all ten titles in the Backyard Books series?
Full Product Details
Author: Judy Allen ,
Judy Allen
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 0.10cm
, Height: 0.10cm
, Length: 0.10cm
Weight: 0.100kg
ISBN: 9780753456088
ISBN 10: 0753456087
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 01 January 2013
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
""An attractive introduction to creatures likely to be found in backyards and empty lots...Readers will find Butterfly and Spider comforting and helpful, with touches of humor scattered throughout."" --School Library Journal ""This book is the perfect learning tool for parents and teachers who are interested in teaching youngsters about the life cycle of butterflies...Don't be surprised if after reading this book, young readers dash outside to check out the lepidopterous activity in the backyard."" --Children's Literature
School Library JournalAn attractive introduction to creatures likely to be found in backyards and empty lots...Readers will find Butterfly and Spider comforting and helpful, with touches of humor scattered throughout. Children's LiteratureThis book is the perfect learning tool for parents and teachers who are interested in teaching youngsters about the life cycle of butterflies...Don't be surprised if after reading this book, young readers dash outside to check out the lepidopterous activity in the backyard.
School Library JournalAn attractive introduction to creatures likely to be found in backyards and empty lots...Readers will find Butterfly and Spider comforting and helpful, with touches of humor scattered throughout. Children's LiteratureThis book is the perfect learning tool for parents and teachers who are interested in teaching youngsters about the life cycle of butterflies...Don't be surprised if after reading this book, young readers dash outside to check out the lepidopterous activity in the backyard.
Author Information
Author Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal. Tudor Humphries' recent titles include Hiding and A Floating World. Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.
