Author and illustrator Robin Murray follows the three-year old Maddison as she explores the world through her magical magnifying glass and learns all about the amazing life cycle and struggle of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.
From egg to growing caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, Maddison and Mimi, her grandmother, take readers of all ages on a delightful adventure and teach youngsters all about plants that attract butterflies as well as host plants best suited for feeding hungry growing caterpillars.
By releasing each beautiful butterfly, they make the world a more beautiful place for all mankind.
Realize the importance of preserving and protecting one of God's most tiny, beautiful creatures. Learn about ways to preserve the butterflies as well as the larva's natural habitats today in Murray's entertaining and inspirational book The Caterpillars that Grew ... and Grew ... and Grew, a window that inspires children and adults to ask questions, explore and learn all about a very popular and beautiful species of butterfly that lives in the southeastern part of our country.
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" Ideal for school-aged children, it not only teaches the basic facts of the life cycle, but also goes into detail about blooming plants perfect for attracting butterflies and which host plants are perfect for each species of munching caterpillars to grow big and fat. If you have a child who loves to learn about science in a fun way, this is a perfect book for you!" ~ Angela McConville
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"The book is beautiful and the artwork is extraordinary. Please express to Robin and Maddison how much we are pleased with the new publication. It is excellent in every way. We are using it in our out-reach to children and the children in our church neighborhood." ~ Jack & Greta,
Los Cruces, NM.
To Purchase:
Published: January, 2010
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(Color)
Pages: 56
Size: 8.5x11
ISBN: 9781426922404
Trafford Publishing
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