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Kirkus Review for I Am a Butterfly
“A monarch butterfly tells the story of her life cycle in this nature-themed picture book.
In this informative work, a monarch butterfly takes young readers through each stage of her existence, relating her origin as a “teeny-tiny egg on a leaf,” the “soft, velvety darkness” of her chrysalis, and her subsequent discovery of her sun-warmed wings and strawlike, nectar-sipping “new tongue.”
Nature photographer, Stone (Golden Words, 2015, etc.), the recipient of an Audubon Top 100 photography award and author of nonfiction works for adults, draws children into this real-life story of metamorphosis with resonant simplicity. An image of a penny demonstrates the relative size of the tiny butterfly egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult monarch.
… The book ends with a list of intriguing butterfly facts (they “taste with their feet,” for instance), a pictorial chart of the monarch’s life cycle, photos of other butterfly types, tips on how to help stop the monarch’s slow flight toward the endangered list, and links to resources for further exploration.
An engaging book for children with vivid photographs and a simple, graceful narrative.” Kirkus Reviews
A special thank you to Dr. Lincoln P. Brower for his
expert advice on the scientific content of this book.
—The late Dr. Brower was a Distinguished Service Professor of Zoology Emeritus at the University of Florida and Research Professor of Biology at Sweet Briar College. The “father” of monarch butterfly research, Dr. Brower authored/co-authored more than 200 articles on monarch butterflies.
Praise for I Am a Butterfly
“I Am a Butterfly” is an exquisite, metaphorical children’s book describing the organic transformation of one 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.
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Mom, Grandma, & Teacher-Approved.
“A story of change, hope, and beauty…. Sally’s book accomplishes the very difficult task of engaging both children and adults.”
~Amazon Reviews
“The young and the young at heart will delight in this entertaining and educational children’s book about nature’s (and our own) magical journey of metamorphosis.” FB Review
I Am a Butterfly includes:
- Beautiful photos of each stage of metamorphosis
- Ideas for attracting 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
- Hope & optimism
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Enjoy these resources for yourself, with your kids or grandkids, at home, or in your classroomFree Monarch Butterfly Downloads
Monarch Endangerment Graphic
8 x 10 Monarch Butterfly Print
Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Worksheet
Monarch Mandala
Monarchs on Milkweed Coloring page
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Download: Monarch Mandala Coloring Page
This mandala was created from a section of a monarch wing!
Download: Monarch High-Resolution Photograph
This photo is a free download.
Additional 8 x 10 fine art prints available for
$40 + shipping in the Continental US.
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Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
Interactive Read-Aloud Unit
May, 2024: My updated interactive read-aloud unit for I Am a Butterfly is available at my Teachers Pay Teachers Store (TPT) as a free download.
A Flashcard Kit, Info Cards, and Monarch Butterflies: 8-Lesson Multiple Intelligences Unit are also available at my TPT Store.
Each resource has a preview you can look through to see if it's right for you.
The read-aloud unit includes:
- KWL organizer
- Scaffolded discussion questions
- Student-participation read-aloud ideas
- Life cycle assessments
- Bonus discussion questions
- Writing prompts.
- Links to my favorite monarch butterfly resources
Thanks for sharing your love of monarch butterflies!
~ Sally
For more info on all my monarch butterfly resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, click here.
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About The Author
Background: A Monarch Roost at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie, Glenview, IL
Portrait: Day-old monarch and swallowtail butterflies climbing my hair before sailing off into blue skies. Butterflies love to climb.
Link to Monarch Roost Print:
https://www.natureshealingimages.com/contact-purchase/
Sally Stone is an award-winning author and nature photographer. Her photos have won several awards, notably Audubon’s Top 100 and a Chicago Botanic Garden Special Mention.
When she isn’t writing, teaching, or behind the camera, Sally can often be found on long walks in nature, reading, tending her native garden, meditating—or enjoying a good movie with her mom.
Each summer and fall, Sally raises monarch butterflies from eggs laid in her native garden, releasing between 40 and 75 monarchs each year. She delights in sharing the monarch life cycle with neighbors, children, teachers, and community members. Her photographs of the monarch life cycle are featured on her website and have been used in educational resources, as well as in her children’s picture book, I Am a Butterfly.
Sally’s love for children’s books began in childhood and never ended. For twenty-three years, she worked with children and teachers, first in her classroom, then as a coach and university professor. Along the way, she helped hundreds of students write and publish their own stories.
She holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in education from National Louis University. During her public teaching career, she received multiple honors, including a State of Illinois Merit Award and the Christa McAuliffe Science Teaching Award.
Email for more info or an author visit: support@drsallystone.com
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