A butterfly is patient – Diana Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long

The book a butterfly is patient by author Dianna Hutts Aston and award-winning artist Sylvia Long is a gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of butterflies!

Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating and captivating array of butterfly and caterpillar facts sparking their imaginations, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle.

From the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, from the iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder in this children’s book.

Wit its glorious illustrations and interesting facts, a butterfly is patient is a carefully researched book great to learn more about zoology and science topics such as the remarkable life of a butterfly, its life cycle and metamorphosis, the caterpillar, the difference between a butterfly and a moth and so much more.

A butterfly is patient is recommended for all children, especially those aged 5 – 8 years old.

The book is published by Chronicle Kids Books and contains lovely illustrations by Sylvia Long.

Contents:

1 paperback book in English – 40 pages.

About Dianna Hutts Aston

Dianna Hutts Aston was born in Houston, Texas, attended the University of Houston, and worked as a journalist for several years. She lives in central Texas with her husband and two children.

About Sylvia Long

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many bestselling books for children. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.