The Little Butterfly That Could
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Little Butterfly That Could

Written and illustrated by Ross Burach

Part of the The Very Impatient Caterpillar series

A butterfly's journey tests persistence and humor in a 200-mile migration.

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40 pages· 467 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD360L
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A young butterfly faces a daunting 200-mile migration to reach the flowers. With no plane in sight, can it muster the courage to fly the distance? This humorous tale explores the challenges of persistence and the wonders of butterfly migration, promising laughter and learning along the way. Will the butterfly's determination be enough to overcome its doubts and reach its destination?

From the publisher

WHAT IF I CAN’T?”Will elicit plenty of giggles. – Kirkus ReviewsWhich way to the flowers?That way. 200 miles.How am I supposed to travel that far?!You fly.Can I take a plane?No.Then I’ll never make it!This comical companion to Ross Burach’s The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child’s struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don’t succeed, fly, fly again!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
467
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD360L
Themes & topics
Books about whalesBooks about the environmentBooks about helping othersBooks about perseveranceBooks about butterflies
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
First published
January 5, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338615005

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