Butterflies | Austin Public Library

by Mosco, Rosemary

Picture Book - 2021

Butterflies are not just the gentle, lovely creatures you think they are. Be prepared-- the truth will gross you out! Butterflies are not just the gentle, lovely creatures you think they are. Be prepared-- the truth will gross you out! Show less

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Butterfly, Butterfly

by Horáček, Petr

Book - 2007

Lucy's garden is full of colorful creatures that wriggle and spin, scurry and slither. Lucy's garden is full of colorful creatures that wriggle and spin, scurry and slither. Show less

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Butterfly Counting Book

by Pallotta, Jerry

Picture Book - 2015

Count from one to twenty-six and learn about the many different kids of butterflies in the world. Gorgeous art by Shennen Bersani brings these beautiful i...Show more Count from one to twenty-six and learn about the many different kids of butterflies in the world. Gorgeous art by Shennen Bersani brings these beautiful insects to life, and Jerry Pallotta's signature humor and amazing facts make this a great read for all ages. Show less

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Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!

by Barner, Bob

Book - 2009

What are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs? Butterflies! With a lively text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations, award-winning author ...Show more What are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs? Butterflies! With a lively text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations, award-winning author Bob Barner brings us a wonderful look at the amazing history of butterflies, and how their lives intersected with the dinosaurs millions of years ago. Show less

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The Little Butterfly That Could

by Burach, Ross

Picture Book - 2021

This comical companion to Ross Burach's "The very impatient caterpillar" pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challen...Show more This comical companion to Ross Burach's "The very impatient caterpillar" pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again. Show less

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Moth & Butterfly

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by Petty, Dev

Picture Book - 2021

When they were caterpillars, Moth and Butterfly were very similar but as they undergo metamorphosis, everything changes except their friendship. When they were caterpillars, Moth and Butterfly were very similar but as they undergo metamorphosis, everything changes except their friendship. Show less

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Waiting for Wings

by Ehlert, Lois

Picture Book - 2001

Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--...Show more Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--and how? With a simple, rhyming text and glorious color-drenched collage, Lois Ehlert provides clear answers to these and other questions as she follows the life cycle of four common butterflies, from their beginnings as tiny hidden eggs and hungry caterpillars to their transformation into full-grown butterflies. Show less

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Carle, Eric

Picture Book - 1987

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly. Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly. Show less

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The Very Impatient Caterpillar

Am I A Butterfly Yet?

by Burach, Ross

Picture Book - 2019

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize. A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize. Show less

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