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Glasswings: A Butterfly�s Story (2013)

by Elisa Kleven(Favorite Author)

3.91 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0803737424 (ISBN13: 9780803737426)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Dial

review 1: The main characters of this book are bugs and a bird; but swirling about in the scenes behind and around them are people. The story begins with Claire, a glasswing butterfly, in a rural setting. But Claire is caught on a gust of wind and carried to a city. City life doesn't offer much for bugs or birds, but there is one little garden that becomes a home for all of them.Woven into this story are themes of belonging, displacement, friendship, ecosystems and biology. That's a fantastic array. But what makes this book even better is its lack of boundries. The people and settings are crafted in such a way that this could be anywhere in the world.
review 2: First and foremost, this books has some amazingly colorful and beautiful illustrations (see above). A r... moreeader can be lost in the pictures alone, finding new and interesting things with every read. But the story is amazing too. It is about family, making friends, be grateful for being who you are and the wonderful power of nature and pollination. I really loved this book as a parent and teacher. My children loved the story and we looked on the internet about pollination after reading this book. We like to further our education when a book brings a topic to our attention. The kids were completely fascinated by the whole idea of pollination. As a teacher, I see many new and wonderful lesson plans for this book! I want to thank Kleven for bringing this story to my family. It will be one we cherish for years to come! 5 stars less

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