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Bibliographic Details

Title: Where Are You Going Butterfly?
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1478887788
ISBN 13: 9781478887782
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Glenda Sburelin
Condition: Good

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Synopsis

As she collects coins from passers-by, the homeless girl's world is transformed when she spots a breathtaking orange and black butterfly fluttering by. Driven by the mesmerizing sight, she sets off on a whimsical chase, unaware of the profound impact her journey will have on those around her.

Along the way, she crosses paths with an old man struggling with his groceries, an artist searching for inspiration, a mother and her children in need of assistance, and a restaurant owner facing his own challenges.

Through small acts of kindness and generosity, the homeless girl unknowingly touches the hearts of each person she meets. In a heartwarming twist of fate, those she helps are inspired to pay her kindness forward, creating a ripple effect of compassion and goodwill. As the bonds of community strengthen, the true power of empathy and connection shines through, proving that even the smallest gestures can make a world of difference.

About the Authors

Hunter Liguore is the award-winning author of the children’s book Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup (Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers; Every Child a Reader Honor Book). Where Are You Going, Butterfly? recounts her experiences with being homeless and emphasizes community and our interconnectedness with all people, without exception. She’s a writing professor at Lesley University.

Glenda Sburelin was born in Pordenone, Italy in 1972 and studied graphics and photography. She has published about 50 children's books. Glenda has exhibited her art internationally and placed among the twenty-three best illustrators at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. She is currently a teacher of illustration at the International School of Sarmede.

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