Pappy's Butterfly: A Tale of Perseverance and Children's Book About the Butterfly Life Cycle (Life Cycle Discovery: A Series of Growth and Wonder) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Life can be challenging! Sometimes, little minds need tools to help develop a POSITIVE GROWTH MINDSET!
Learn how the butterfly life cycle reflects human experiences, demonstrating the strength of resilience and the magic of self-belief.
Pappy's Butterfly: A Tale of Perseverance takes readers on a heartwarming journey through the butterfly life cycle. Follow Demi and Pappy as they encounter a beautiful butterfly named Charm. Little do they know, this chance meeting will lead to an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. With each stage of Charm’s metamorphosis—from egg to caterpillar, to chrysalis, and finally, to a beautiful butterfly—Demi discovers the importance of never giving up, no matter how challenging her own journey may seem. Will she trust her abilities and persevere like a butterfly?
Written by a classroom teacher and mother.
Pam Olivieri, MAT, NBCT, believes all children can learn. They just need the right skills to help them be successful and happy. This book was written to be used as a mentor text with many teachable moments for parents and teachers. Readers will learn:
- Butterfly Life Cycle: Explore each butterfly’s life cycle stage with vivid illustrations and vocabulary that align perfectly with science standards.
- Perseverance: Discover how to crush self-doubt and develop resilience when faced with challenges.
- Writing Skills: Master the art of brainstorming and figurative language, igniting creativity and setting children on their own writing adventure.
Demi's journey will inspire both young and old to spread their wings and believe in themselves! Pappy's Butterfly is not just a story; it's an invitation to embrace life's challenges with positivity and hope. See how this social and emotional support book can inspire your child!
Lexile Level: 750
Cover and Illustrations: The eye-catching UV spotting on the cover and dust jacket will delight all readers, and the beautiful, vibrant illustrations bring the story’s message to life!
Reviews:
Pappy's Butterfly: A Tale of Perseverance leads students to discover the importance of working through the productive struggle of storytelling. Just like the butterfly carefully works through the life cycle toward making something beautiful, we also can build our creative story. The text exemplifies a rich use of vocabulary and figurative language to grab the reader's attention and imagination, providing a strong example of what to strive for in your writing. But first, you must persevere and believe in yourself and your story, just like Demi! This is a great read for any elementary student as they build their reading and writing skills while at the same time learning to believe in themselves!
-Lisa Jurovaty, K-12 Education and Textbook Publishing
The author skillfully weaves in the life cycle of a butterfly, using it as a metaphor for the journey of perseverance. From the humble beginnings of a caterpillar to the transformative process of metamorphosis, the butterfly’s journey mirrors Demi’s own struggles and eventual triumph. Children will be captivated by the colorful imagery and engaging storyline while learning valuable lessons about resilience and never giving up. The book serves as a gentle reminder that with determination and a positive mindset, anything is possible!
-Lisa Dissington, Elementary Teacher
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About the Author
Pam spent 26 years in the classroom, spreading knowledge like confetti. From this passion emerged two educational companies, Rockin Resources® and Rockstar Writers®, to motivate learners and offer differentiation so all students can learn. Pam has a Master of Arts in Teaching and a National Board Teacher Certification. Her love for children and their challenges brought her to write children’s books to spread positivity and guide them to success and happiness. Her favorite times are being on the lake with her family, pampering her kitty, and seeing former students who still call her Mrs. O. :) You can find her on many social media platforms under Rockin Resources and see behind the scenes of the book on her website- pamolivieri.
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Pappy's Butterfly: A Tale of Perseverance and Children's Book About the Butterfly Life Cycle (Life Cycle Discovery: A Series of Growth and Wonder)
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Uliana Meskhi (illustrator). With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # ACI5QK05E7-11-1-29
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Pappy's Butterfly: A Tale of Perseverance
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Uliana Meskhi (illustrator). The author inscribed on the reverse of the front end page. This is a clean book with very light wear and the dust jacket has very light wear and is in a high quality Demco protector. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 056678