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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

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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.

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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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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.
Click here for photo galleries and purchasing information.

Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle

Interactive Read-Aloud Unit

May, 2023: 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 and Info Cards are also available at my TPT Store.

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 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

Raising Butterflies, Monarch and Swallowtail with Monarch Roost background

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 Audubons Top 100 and a Chicago Botanic Garden Special Mention.

When Sally isnt writing, taking pictures, or teaching, you can find her on long walks in nature, watching birds, talking to trees, and petting everyone’s dogs. She loves to meditate, work in her native garden, raise and release butterflies, and connect with loved ones.

Sallys love for childrens 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 books and stories.

Sally earned her masters and a doctorate in education from National Louis University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on writing, in particular how children experience being seen when they write about their lives in writing workshop.

During her public teaching career, she won several awards including a State of Illinois Merit Award and a Christa MacAuliffe Science Teaching Award.

Email for more info or an author visit: support@drsallystone.com

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