Author Description

<p>Have you ever been scared of the dark? Or big life changes? Then let a butterfly show you the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Using dazzling, detailed full-color photographs, "I Am a Butterfly" teaches the main stages of metamorphosis from the point of view of the butterfly, which is both educational and entertaining.</p><p><br></p><p>A monarch butterfly faces metamorphosis, overcomes her fear of the dark chrysalis, and takes flight with beautiful new wings. Big changes, no matter how scary at first, can bring new friends and new opportunities filled with delicious nectar.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources and action points provide many ways to become actively engaged in protecting the endangered monarch butterfly population at home, at school, and in your community. Readers will learn how to attract monarchs to their own backyard, which is great fun and supports the endangered monarch butterfly population. Although perfect for teachers, parents, kids, and monarch butterfly lovers, adults can also relate to the butterfly's big changes and be reminded that after the dark scary chrysalis comes the beautiful wings.</p><p><br></p><p>"I Am a Butterfly" includes: </p><p>*Beautiful photos of each stage of metamorphosis</p><p>*Ideas to attract monarchs to your school or backyard</p><p>*Resources to protect monarch butterflies</p><p>*Internet links for butterfly research* A life cycle diagram</p><p>*Fun facts about butterflies</p><p>*Opportunities to discuss life skills.</p><p><br></p><p>The author's website provides a plethora of resources, including photos and videos, for learning about the monarch butterfly's lifecycle more in-depth. Teaching resources are also available.</p><p><br></p><p>Book Awards: </p><p>*2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: 1st Place, Children's Picture Books, 6 & Up</p><p>*2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: Honorable Mention, Children's Picture Books, 5 & Younger</p><p>*2018 Purple Dragonfly Award: Honorable Mention, Green Books/Environmental</p><p>*2017 Nautilus Award: Silver