Born to Be a Butterfly

I bought several titles from this series for my 6 year old grandson who loves science and they were right on target. Great pictures and text... very interesting and informative.

My toddler loves butterflies. We enjoy the DK series and this does not disappoint. It is simply read, has great photos, easy to pack and take along. I'm sure we'll get more use out of it in the future as well.

The information in Born to be a Butterfly is easy to read and the pictures are crisp, colorful and catches the eye, which draws the reader in. Our household typically loves to read DK books because the pictures are very interesting. My small complaint about Born to be a Butterfly (and also pre-level 1 DK reader "On the Move.") is that some of the photos are across both pages. The crease in the middle makes it difficult to see the whole image in a few cases. A good example is on pages 18-19,where the picture of a chrysalis is in the middle of both pages, cut up by the page crease. It is a small complaint, because the text for born to be a butterfly is great and the pictures are fantastic.

The pictures in this book are clear and up close. You can really see the butterfly's probiscus and other details. It's a great book for the budding scientist or a pre-school/kindergarten classroom.

I have always thought that the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly is just amazing. In this story, a butterfly flits from flower to flower and looks for a leaf where she can lay her eggs. The photography is stunning and you can actually see the caterpillar growing inside the egg. Once the caterpillar hatches, she eats and eats and eats. As the caterpillar gets bigger and bigger, she sheds her skin until finally she looks for a sturdy leaf and hangs upside down. The outside skin turns hard and inside, she is turning into a beautiful creature. One day the chrysalis splits open and a new butterfly emerges to dry in the sunshine. On the last page, there is a picture word list and your child can sign and date the back cover to remind them of their accomplishment when they are able to completely read this book on their own. Educational! ~The Rebecca Review