Butterfly Garden
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Butterfly Garden

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.

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32 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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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?

From the publisher

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.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
327
Reading age
4–6
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about caterpillarsBooks about butterfliesBooks about seasonsBooks about butterflies, moths and caterpillars
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150913
Publication
Published
March 6, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442436435

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