Most kids will relate to the title character in Ross Burach’s The Little Butterfly That Could. Like many children, this butterfly has doubts about the unknowns that lie ahead and needs a little boost of confidence to get him through.
After completing his metamorphosis, the butterfly must travel 200 miles across the ocean to reach his destination. But will the list of what-ifs in his head and his tendency to think catastrophically stop him from getting there? With the gentle guidance of a friendly whale, he finally makes it to shore — only to learn it’s time to go dormant for the winter. Cue a slew of new worries!
Whether your child needs a reassuring, motivational boost or a hearty laugh, reading The Little Butterfly That Could together will be a reminder of your love and support. You’ll introduce real-life concepts as well! Burach is known for pairing STEAM-related themes with the social-emotional content of his kids’ books, and this take on butterfly migration is no exception.
If your child can’t get enough of the butterfly’s journey, they’ll be thrilled to discover Goodnight, Butterfly, the latest book in the series. It’s time for bed, but the butterfly doesn’t want to miss anything (he isn’t sleepy, naturally!).
His efforts to avoid sleeping may have your child giggling, but ultimately this book will help them learn to find their inner calm so they, too, can sleep. In typical fashion, Burach introduces a science element to the story with a discussion of nocturnal versus diurnal (awake during the day) animals.
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