
Written by Margaret McNamara · Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Part of the Robin Hill School series
A class of first graders learn about the life cycle of butterflies.
In Mrs. Connor's class, a mysterious package sparks curiosity. The first-graders eagerly anticipate its contents, only to find five caterpillars. As they watch these creatures transform into butterflies, the children learn about nature's wonders and discover that sometimes, reality can be more magical than superheroes. What will they find more captivating than a superhero's tale?
The Robin Hill School first-graders learn about butterflies in this springtime Ready-to-Read! When a package arrives on Mrs. Connor’s desk, everyone is eager to find out what’s in it. Mrs. Connor hints that it’s something that changes from one thing to another. The children soon discover that it’s not a monster or a superhero, but a jar with five caterpillars. The class is going to learn about the life cycle of butterflies! They patiently watch as the caterpillars eat and eat and grow and grow, become chrysalises, and then emerge as beautiful butterflies. And all the children agree that butterflies are “even better than a superhero.”
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