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A Butterfly Is Patient
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Published:
Chronicle Books LLC 2013
Accelerated Reader:
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 1040L
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Description
This introduction to the world of butterflies, filled with stunning illustrations, is “a lovely mix of science and wonder” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
 
The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies.
 
From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world’s tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here, in a book to delight any child.
 
“Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Beautiful.” —The Wall Street Journal
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Format:
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Street Date:
08/20/2013
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781452133126
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 5.5, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
1040
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Dianna Hutts Aston. (2013). A Butterfly Is Patient. Chronicle Books LLC.

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Dianna Hutts Aston. 2013. A Butterfly Is Patient. Chronicle Books LLC.

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Dianna Hutts Aston, A Butterfly Is Patient. Chronicle Books LLC, 2013.

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Dianna Hutts Aston. A Butterfly Is Patient. Chronicle Books LLC, 2013.

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From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world’s tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here, in a book to delight any child.
 
“Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Beautiful.” —The Wall Street Journal
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From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world’s tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here, in a book to delight any child.
 
“Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Beautiful.” —The Wall Street Journal
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