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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tracy Dockray , Ellen FedericoPublisher: Bookbaby Imprint: Bookbaby ISBN: 9798350949698Pages: 42 Publication Date: 03 May 2024 Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Butterfly Island is well-told and illustrated. What an inspiring story of beautiful people and the nature they love."" -Anurag Agrawal, James Perkins Professor of Environmental Studies - Cornell University ""Beautifully told and illustrated, Butterfly Island is an inspiring call to action for young readers, led by feisty protagonist, Ellen, who is sure to be a positive role model for girls."" Michelle Raimo Kouyate, Film Producer ""Ellen Federico's passion for butterflies continues to have an impact beyond her beloved Fire Island. This story will motivate children to join her. At the National Butterfly Center, we appreciate every effort intended to inspire people to connect with the outdoors and create healthy habitat that supports butterfly reproduction; not just for Monarchs, but for all species!"""" -Marianna T. Wright, Executive Director, National Butterfly Center, TX ""Ellen's passion for conservation is infectious, Butterfly Island inspires us to never give up on our dreams no matter what obstacles we face."" -Danielle Merrill, Horticulture Teacher, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, NY ""Tracy Dockray and Ellen Federico capture the extraordinary beauty of a childhood spent on Fire Island. This wonderful story celebrates the indomitable spirit of children, affirms the power of teamwork, and inspires the reader to play an integral role in protecting our vital ecosystems."" -Bianca Daidone, Librarian & Art Teacher- Woodhull Elementary School, Fire Island ""The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library was fortunate to have Ellen Federico speak about the importance of the Monarch Butterfly and how indispensable it is to our ecosystem. Ms. Federico has a vast array of experience writing and speaking on all things Monarch Butterfly."" -Roger Seebald, Adult Reference Dept. - Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library" Author Information"Tracy Dockray has illustrated over 30 children's books, including Beverly Cleary's ""Ramona,"" ""Henry Huggins,"" and ""Ralph The Mouse"" series. Dockray's most recent title, ""Bright Dreams,"" was selected by the NSTA and Children's Book Council as an outstanding science picture book. Ellen Federico is the founder of The Event Group Inc., an event planning firm based in Manhattan. She is a writer, speaker, and certified Monarch Butterfly conservationist who maintains sustainable habitats on Fire Island, New York. Ellen has been featured on NBC's Today Show and The New Yorker magazine as The Butterfly Lady of Fire Island. She offers workshops, private appearances, and is available to teach school groups." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |