Beautiful Butterflies - Margarida Esteves

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An ode to the growth and beauty of butterflies (and their young admirers), this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art. Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Margarida Esteves's bright, graphic depiction of a stage in the life of a butterfly. A gentle introduction to maturation and diversity, this rhyming story reminds readers that everyone begins life small and then grows through various stages, some slightly awkward, to then emerge as a butterfly flying high in our own uniquely beautiful way. Butterflies begin their lives so very small. n They go through growth stages that they may not enjoy at all. n But when they are grown and ready to spread their wings to fly, n nothing is more beautiful than a butterfly reaching up, up, up for the sky. Beautiful Butterflies is part of the LAYERED VIEW board book series celebrating the ways in which our differences make the world a diverse place. Whether examining the unique needs of every flower in a garden or the special qualities of every puppy in a dog park, every die-cut page of a LAYERED VIEW book adds a level to the story--all building to one gorgeous, multi-dimensional scene perfect for displaying on a bookshelf or a bedroom shelf. Rich with special effects like foil and embossing, LAYERED VIEW board books are a beautiful, playful way to introduce new perspectives to the little learners in your life. n★ Sumptuous illustrations with cut pages bring readers into the colorful and lush world of butterflies....A treat for the eyes and perfect for young naturalists.--School Library Journal, starred review An ode to the growth and beauty of butterflies (and their young admirers), this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art. Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Margarida Esteves's bright, graphic depiction of a stage in the life of a butterfly. A gentle introduction to maturation and diversity, this rhyming story reminds readers that everyone begins life small and then grows through various stages, some slightly awkward, to then emerge as a butterfly flying high in our own uniquely beautiful way. Butterflies begin their lives so very small. n They go through growth stages that they may not enjoy at all. n But when they are grown and ready to spread their wings to fly, n nothing is more beautiful than a butterfly reaching up, up, up for the sky. Beautiful Butterflies is part of the LAYERED VIEW board book series celebrating the ways i