Kirkus Review
“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
Praise for I Am a Butterfly
I Am a Butterfly is an exquisite, metaphorical story 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.
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 story of nature’s (and our own) magical journey of metamorphosis.
I Am a Butterfly includes:
- Beautiful photos of each stage of metamorphosis
- Ideas to attract 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
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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Enjoy these downloads for yourself, with your kids or grandkids, at home, or in your classroom To get these free downloads, please visit my nature photography websiteDownload #1: Monarch Mandala Coloring Page
This mandala was created from a section of a monarch wing!
Download #3: Monarch High-Resolution Photograph
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Download #2: Monarch Coloring Page
Download #4: Monarch Life Cycle Sort
About The Author
That’s a blue morpho!
Photo: Chicago Botanic Garden Butterflies & Blooms Exhibition
Sally Stone is an author, nature photographer, certified hypnotist, and certified health coach. Her love for nature inspired her to learn photography so she could spend more time connecting to its magic. Her photos have won several awards including Audubon’s Top 100 and a Chicago Botanic Garden Special Mention.
When Sally isn’t writing, taking pictures, or coaching, you can find her taking long walks in nature, watching birds, talking to trees, and smelling the flowers. She also loves to pet everyone’s dog, meditate, work in her native garden, drink herbal tea, go to the movies, hang out at the lake, and spend time with loved ones.
Sally’s love for children’s 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. She helped hundreds of students write their own books and stories. Now she helps adults do the same. Sally earned her master’s and doctorate in education from National-Louis University and has won two teaching awards.
Email for more info or an author visit: support@drsallystone.com