Books with title Born to be a Butterfly

Who wants to be a butterfly? Jessie-Mae does. And she knows just how to do it. Ben, however, is not so sure he wants to be a butterfly. Can he change Jessie-Mae’s mind?A playful game of pretend allows Jessie-Mae and Ben to explore individuality, respect, and the concept of personal choice. I want to be a butterfly is a comforting rhyming read with a valuable lesson, Suitable for younger children.

Should a butterfly be big or small? Should it be bright and bold, or perfectly pale? A joyous, imaginative, yet informative non-fiction picture book about what it takes to be a butterfly – body parts, behavior and life cycle – with the underlying message that diversity is a wonderful thing and that, in fact, there are 20,000 ways to be a butterfly! Not only beautiful to behold, butterflies provide an opportunity to introduce a variety of environmental topics. Serving as key indicators of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, they face threats of extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction – all vital subjects for children today. With stunning illustrations displaying a colourful array of different butterfly species, each labeled with its scientific name, and fascinating details about their anatomy and life cycle, there is plenty for young nature lovers to spot and explore time and again.