Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these beautiful winged insects through watercolor illustrations that bring to life garden landscapes filled with flowers, vines, leaves, and sunshine. Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from the award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Butterfly Is Patient celebrates a dazzling variety of butterflies in all their beauty and wonder. Book Synopsis From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. an asset to science collections.About the Book Features color illustrations of a wide variety of butterflies in the different stages of their lives, from caterpillars to cocoons to butterflies. 'Will stretch children's minds and imaginations.' - School Library Journal, starred reviewĪn IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection

'A visual and verbal feast.' - Boston GlobeĪn IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection 'Eye-catching and eye-opening.' - School Library Journal, starred review 'Stunning.' - Library Media Connection, starred reviewĪn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K–12Īn NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts 'A lovely mix of science and wonder.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Both eye-catching and informative.' - School Library Journal, starred review One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids

'Will inspire kids to marvel.' - BooklistĪ Junior Library Guild Premiere selection 'A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent’s lap as it is in a classroom reading circle.ĪFFORDABLE FORMAT: A paperback format makes this highly acclaimed title accessible to an even broader range of readers.Ī NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: Beautifully illustrated and brimming with facts about the wonderfully weird, diverse, and amazing world of beetles, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Now in paperback! A gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles from the creators of the award-winning Nature Book series.įrom the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively, this beautiful paperback edition of A Beetle Is Shy is here to open a world of wonders to a new audience of young readers.

A Seed Is Sleepy by Sylvia Long