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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Butterfly Boy
By Virginia Kroll, Gerardo Suzan (Illustrator)
Emilio seeks to bring back the butterflies to make his silent grandfather smile.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
32 pages· 818 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Emilio treasures afternoons with his silent grandfather, watching butterflies dance. But when the butterflies vanish, Emilio faces a heartfelt challenge: can he bring them back and see his grandfather's smile again? This tender tale explores the bond between a boy and his grandfather, where a simple act of nature holds the power to bridge silence and bring joy. Will Emilio's determination and love be enough to restore the magic of their shared moments?
From the publisher
Every sunny afternoon, Emilio wheels his grandfather outside to watch the butterflies. Emilio’s grandfather can no longer speak, but Emilio can see happiness in the older man’s eyes as he watches butterflies dance through the air. But one day the butterflies fly away. Can Emilio bring them back and make his grandfather smile with more than just his eyes? Virginia Kroll’s beautiful story is written with love and is magically illustrated by Gerardo Suzán.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 818
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 570L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 14508
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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