The Digger and the Butterfly

Written and illustrated by Joseph Kuefler

Part of the The Digger series

A construction truck's routine halts when a caterpillar's transformation changes everything.

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48 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Digger, a hardworking construction truck, encounters a caterpillar that spins its cocoon on his bucket. Forced to pause, Digger discovers a world beyond the jobsite. As the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, Digger and his crew find themselves changed in unexpected ways. What new perspectives will they gain from this metamorphosis?

From the publisher

From Joseph Kuefler, the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower, comes a new book in his popular Digger picture book series, about a crew of building trucks who befriend a caterpillar and witness its metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Perfect for readers who love the machines in Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Construction Site series.Digger and the other big trucks work all day, smashing and building and transforming their jobsite.But when a caterpillar weaves its cocoon onto Digger’s bucket, he is forced to stop and be still.In the stillness, Digger begins to notice the world beyond his worksite. And when the butterfly finally emerges, it’s clear that Digger and his friends have also been changed forever.The story includes an accessible guide to metamorphosis for young readers.

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