A simple illustrated introduction to the life cycle of a butterfly.

A basic overview of the life cycle of a butterfly.

When Angelina the mouse finds a pink butterfly with a twisted leg, she is determined to look after it and keep it forever until a surprising turn of events sets the butterfly free.

Squirt and Shimmer care for a pet caterpillar, and even though it requires a lot of work, the end result is worth it.

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.

A little girl finds a caterpillar in the field one day and brings it home where she watches it undergo an amazing transformation.

Simple rhymes and color illustrations help young readers learn about caterpillars.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text in English and Spanish follow monarch butterflies on their journey from Canada to Mexico. Includes author's note on how to help protect monarch butterflies.

"In this nonfiction story, young readers can explore the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--