This story is an elaboration of the traditional song 'Little Arabella Miller'. In it, Arabella takes home a caterpillar, which she feeds, shelters and watches over as it completes its transformation to beautiful butterfly.
The text is scientifically accurate, and more information on the lifecycle of the butterfly is included at the back, though the focus is more on the wonder of the metamorphosis than on scientific detail.
The success of this book lies in its large format, which provides room for readers to enjoy both the elegant script and simple, bold drawings, made all the fresher when set against the clean white backgrounds. It offers a wonderful way to introduce young children to the life of the butterfly.
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