Carlito's Butterfly / La Mariposa de Carlito

By Angèle Delaunois, Augusto Mora (Illustrator), Ann Marie Boulanger (Translator), Patricia Bendito Gordon (Translator)

A young immigrant finds hope and connection through the journey of monarch butterflies.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings

32 pages· 547 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Carlito, a recent immigrant, misses Mexico until a walk with his friend Samia reveals a monarch butterfly. This encounter sparks memories of Mexico's forests and teaches Carlito that, like the butterflies, he can belong to two places. As they explore the monarchs' migration, Carlito and Samia discover the beauty of having two homes. Will they find comfort in their shared journey? This bilingual tale weaves the wonders of nature with the challenges of immigration, offering insights into the resilience of both butterflies and people.

From the publisher

★ “A relevant story about the migration of butterflies and people, this book could be a great real aloud for a unit on butterflies, immigration, or making friends for elementary school readers.” – School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review Carlito has recently immigrated and he misses Mexico. During a walk with his friend Samia, he recognizes a magnificent orange and black butterfly–a monarch! He remembers visiting a forest in Mexico where the monarch butterflies spend the winter. Through the monarch’s migratory story, Carlito and Samia realize that they can have two countries to call home, just like the butterflies. The book includes information about monarch butterflies, their migration, their role in our ecosystems, the threats they face and tips on how to help butterflies thrive. This bilingual book includes full text in both English and Spanish.

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