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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

This is the classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food.

This fantasy-adventure series appeals especially to children who enjoy books like The Wizard of Oz and The Chronicles of Narnia, and look for a modern setting and characters they can more closely identify with. In The Dark Dreamweaver, a boy named David travels to Remin, the land of dreams, with a cursed Monarch caterpillar wizard as a guide. There, he must use his courage, his intelligence, and his imagination to... (more)

Gotta Go! Gotta Go! (Sunburst Book)

by Sam Swope

Gotta go to Mexico! Although she does not know why or how, a small creepy-crawly bug is certain that she must make her way to Mexico.

Butterflies Up Close (Minibeasts Up Close)

Butterflies Up Close (Minibeasts Up Close)

by Greg Pyers

How many kinds of butterflies have you seen? What colors did they have on their wings and bodies? Were their wings rounded, or shaped like triangles? Perhaps you've seen butterflies with wings that have long tails. Close up, there are many amazing things t

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (The Life Cycle)

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (The Life Cycle)

by Bobbie Kalman

This title is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years. It contains a book and audio CD. A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! This book explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read. The topics include:... (more)

Bugs Up Close

by Diane Swanson

We live on a bug planet. Not only are insects the most numerous species on Earth, they've survived for 400 million years and show no signs of slowing down. Take a look outside: little creatures are creeping, jumping and flying everywhere. Did someone say little? Not in this book. In these eye-popping, oversized pages, bugs say cheese big time! Through Paul Davidson's powerful camera lens, see a fly the size of a... (more)

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (Life Cycles)Lisa Trumbauer

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (Life Cycles)

by Lisa Trumbauer

Lisa Trumbauer is a Capstone Press author.

Butterflies And Caterpillars (Scholastic True Or False)

Butterflies And Caterpillars (Scholastic True Or False)

by Melvin Berger

Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of butterflies and caterpillars on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question. Sample text: ... (more)

Observer's Book of Butterflies (Observer's Pocket)

Observer's Book of Butterflies (Observer's Pocket)

by W. J. Stokoe

Lady Flatterley

by Linda Wagner

This story, Lady Flatterley, takes children through the metaphorical journey of a caterpillar as it evolves into a butterfly. During the process, the caterpillar faces some of the fears that plague children and adults alike - the fear of failure and the fear of change. I choose to use one of "God's little miracles in nature" - the caterpillar - to illustrate my message in a way that children can readily... (more)

Butterfly and Moth (Eyewitness Books)Paul Ernest Sutton Whalley

Butterfly and Moth (Eyewitness Books)

by Paul Ernest Sutton Whalley

Looking at butterflies and moths from prehistoric times through to the present day, this book which is one of a series, gives a complete visual story and is a self-contained module of information on these insects.

Greg (World Mammoth)

by Dirk Walbrecker

Thirteen-year-old Greg wakes up one morning to discover he is a caterpillar. Mum suggests herbal remedies and Dad refuses to accept the creature is his son. The media soon gets hold of his story, and "Greggy" becomes a TV star. But Greg soon loses hope when someone close betrays him.

Clara Caterpillar

by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Such a clever caterpillar! A carefree cabbage caterpillar named Clara, who becomes a common cream-colored butterfly, can't possibly compete with a catty, conceited caterpillar named Catisha, who becomes a captivating crimson-colored butterfly. Or can she?

The Crunching Munching Caterpillar (Storytime Board Books)

The Crunching Munching Caterpillar (Storytime Board Books)

by Sheridan Cain

Hungry Caterpillar crunches and munches his way through the blackberry bush; all the while his friends Bumblebee, Sparrow and Butterfly are flying high in the sky soaring and swooping. Caterpillar wishes for nothing more than to fly! Butterfly has a secret and encourages Caterpillar to take a nap. After his long, deep sleep through the winter and his dreams of soaring in the blue sky above the trees and drifting... (more)

Jake O'Shawnasey/Rev (Serendipity Books)

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Jake O'Shawnasey/Rev (Serendipity Books)

by Robin James, Stephen Cosgrove

Patti Caterpillar is curious about what life as a beautiful butterfly is like as she spins her cocoon on the branches of the Dream Tree.

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