I Am a Butterfly: A Story About Big Beautiful Changes

Have you ever been scared of the dark? Or big life changes? Then let a butterfly show you the way.Using dazzling detailed full-color photographs I Am a Butterfly teaches the main stages of metamorphosis from the point of view of the butterfly which is both educational and entertaining.A monarch butterfly faces metamorphosis overcomes her fear of the dark chrysalis and takes flight with beautiful new wings. Big changes no matter how scary at first can bring new friends and new opportunities filled with delicious nectar.Resources and action points provide many ways to become actively engaged in protecting the endangered monarch butterfly population at home at school and in your community. Readers will learn how to attract monarchs to their own backyard which is great fun and supports the endangered monarch butterfly population. Although perfect for teachers parents kids and monarch butterfly lovers adults can also relate to the butterflys big changes and be reminded that after the dark scary chrysalis comes the beautiful wings.I Am a Butterfly includes: *Beautiful photos of each stage of metamorphosis*Ideas to attract monarchs to your school or backyard*Resources to protect monarch butterflies*Internet links for butterfly research* A life cycle diagram*Fun facts about butterflies*Opportunities to discuss life skills.The authors website provides a plethora of resources including photos and videos for learning about the monarch butterflys lifecycle more in-depth. Teaching resources are also available.Book Awards: *2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: 1st Place Childrens Picture Books 6 & Up*2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: Honorable Mention Childrens Picture Books 5 & Younger*2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: Honorable Mention Green Books/Environmental*2017 Nautilus Award: Silver Medal - Childrens Picture Books/NonFictionReviewsAn engaging book for children with vivid photographs and a simple graceful narrative. Kirkus ReviewsThis lovely childrens book captures the science and splendor of the monarchs miraculous adventure from egg to butterfly. The authors own dazzling photographs guide the reader on the fascinating journey of metamorphosis and serve as a metaphor for the beauty to be found on the other side of surprising life changes. Tierra Curry Senior Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity and leads the Centers campaign to save the monarch butterflyI Am a Butterfly is an exquisite metaphorical story describing the organic transformation of a monarch butterfly as it moves through its life cycle. The various life cycle stages so beautifully photographed parallel the process and patience needed to mindfully cultivate awareness of our own human experience of change. Susan Lubar Solvang Founder and President Growing Minds Inc.I Am a Butterfly is a charming tale about the monarch butterflys life cycle. Beautiful photographs will inspire wonder at this mysterious process of change. Readers can use the books resources to attract monarchs to their own backyard and help the endangered monarch population. Butterfly photographs throughout will capture the readers imagination! Dr. Lincoln P. Brower Distinguished Service Professor of Zoology Emeritus at the University of Florida Research Professor at Sweet Briar College and author/co-author of more than 200 publications on the monarch butterfly