Overview
Every year, like clockwork, a young boy named Hudson visits the same hidden, special spot to find monarch butterfly caterpillars. He takes to heart the message, ""If you remove something from nature or its natural habitat, you must learn how to take care of it."" With a little help from BeBe the horse, follow along as Hudson explores the monarch nursery and discovers the remarkable, wondrous circle of life! -- Learn how to safely collect monarch eggs and caterpillars with Hudson's help. This young boy's excitement and love of the monarchs is contagious, inspiring the reader to help our small, winged friends repopulate and thrive.
Full Product Details
Author: Laurie Sharp
Publisher: Mascot Kids
Imprint: Mascot Kids
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9798891382749
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 07 October 2025
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Laurie Sharp is an amazing writer who can tell a beautiful story while also educating children about the monarch butterfly and its miraculous life. Her love and knowledge of nature are fascinating and wonderfully articulated on every page. Children of all ages will be captivated by this beautiful story."" --Tawney Booth, parent and nature enthusiast ""Hudson's Monarch Nursery is a beautifully crafted book that weaves a boy's passion for nature with scientific insights into the life cycle and migration of the monarch butterfly. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for children, it presents scientific concepts simply yet captivatingly. The engaging illustrations and heartfelt story celebrate care, love, and curiosity about all living things--whether it's a caterpillar, a horse, or the bonds of family and friendship!"" --Holly Leoni, speech language pathologist ""Hudson's Monarch Nursery is a great conservation-minded story that inspires children to explore their natural world. This children's book brings back memories of my own PreK adventures with Miss Laurie observing the monarch's life cycle."" --Noah Pastor, environmental scientist
Author Information
Laurie Sharp is the author of Hudson's Monarch Nursery and The Day Sweetie Pie Died. She has been a teacher for more than three decades. Nature and its wondrous cycle of life inspire her writing and outdoor teaching. Laurie splits her time between her ranchette in Central Texas and her family's lake house in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. When not writing, she can be found caring for and being inspired by her pets, farm animals, wildlife, and multiple gardens. You can find more information about Laurie and her books at her website, lmsharpbooks.com.
