Marigold's Wings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Marigold's Wings

By Vlasta van Kampen

A caterpillar dreams of a perilous journey to a distant winter home.

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31 pages· 1,431 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Marigold, a young caterpillar, eagerly anticipates her transformation into a butterfly. Her dreams are filled with the promise of a perilous journey from the Great Lakes to Mexico's Oyamel Forest. Along the way, she encounters helpful insects and animals, each playing a role in her epic migration. Will Marigold's dreams of joining millions of Monarchs come true? Discover the wonders and challenges of her incredible adventure.

From the publisher

A young Monarch caterpillar named Marigold can’t wait to grow up. Day after day, she dreams of the incredible adventures she will have when, as a butterfly, she travels south, from the Great Lakes to Mexico, to join millions of other Monarchs at their winter home in the Oyamel Forest. Young readers can travel along, meeting all the insects and other animals that help Monarchs on their long and dangerous journeys. Lifelike watercolor illustrations and a concluding message from Monarch butterfly expert Dr. Phil Schapppert complement Marigold’s amazing true-to-life imaginings.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
31
Words
1,431
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~701L
Themes & topics
Books about dreamsBooks about natureBooks about migrationBooks about growing upBooks about metamorphosis
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~Q
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
79346
Publication
Published
December 30, 2005
First published
February 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780836845006

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