When a Butterfly Goes to School - by Laura Purdie Salas (Board Book)

About the Book

"This poetic board book relates a school day from the perspective of a migrating butterfly whose own routine mirrors that of a child's"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Classes. Lunch. Quiet time. The routine of school is a common experience for children. However, when a butterfly makes a migratory rest stop outside a school, such a typical day turns extraordinary. Her flashy wings provide a lesson in art. She zips and sips her way through lunch in the garden. Her life story of metamorphosis becomes history in the making. Young readers and observers will delight in watching the day unfold and be encouraged to search for the unexpected in their own lives.

Review Quotes

"[A] lovely introduction...to learn about butterflies..." --Jilanne Hoffmann Picture Book Friday Blog

"[L]uscious artwork supports lyrical prose..." --Archimedes Notebook

"Beautifully illustrated with the museum/gallery quality artwork..." --Midwest Book Review

"Captures and captivates springtime novelty in butterflies." --Newton's Book News

"A beautifully illustrated exploration of a butterfly's day at school." --School Library Journal