Books with title Butterfly in the Garden

There was a story that Mama read to Jiro: Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter lived alone in a little cottage. One winter day he found a crane struggling in a snare and set it free. When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu's garden, he sees a crane and remembers that story. Much like the crane, the legend comes to life - and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself in a world woven between dream and reality. Which is which? Allen Say creates a tale about many things at once: the power of story, the allure of the imagined, and the gossamer line between truth and fantasy. For who among us hasn't imagined ourselves in our own favourite fairy tale?

After Arks and Emily move with their parents to a small town in Florida, they unexpectedly embark upon a journey through a magical ever-changing labyrinth that will test their sibling bond. With the help of a giant garden spider named Arvrak the children must reach the center of the labyrinth to get home. With Emily's necklace stolen and her brother's arrogance, will the children reach the center and get home or will the labyrinth swallow them whole and keep them captive forever?

In the Garden tells the story of three young children who explore the flowers, vegetables, insects, and birds in a garden. The book is marked by its colorful watercolor illustrations and whimsical verse that will enchant parents and kids alike. At the story’s conclusion, the three children decide to plant their own garden. In the Garden will leave young readers excited to dig in the dirt and plant a garden of their own. Each page is a work of art that will be enjoyed by first-time readers and their parents alike.

This books includes two stories from the Adventures of Riley and Tiny series. In Bugs in the garden, Riley is visited by his grandfather who gives him a magnifying glass as a gift. Riley and his pet mouse, Tiny, explore the garden and find many fascinating insects to look at through the magnifying glass, including a milipede, an earthworm and a spider. In A visit to the farm, Riley visits his Uncle Dan's farm. He helps with the chores and soon realise that it's hard work to be a farmer. He enjoys the ride on the tractor the most.

The wondrous world of parks and backyards are explored in this enlightening volume. Through easy-to-follow activities, children will learn that there is a world of science right outside their door. Bugs, sunlight, and gravity are all explained. Experiments and scientific study is conducted by using household items, as explained with simple sentences and colorful illustrations.