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Waiting for Wings

by Lois Ehlert

A butterfly’s life cycle in rhyme and collage

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A butterfly’s life cycle in rhyme and collage

Lois Ehlert’s nonfiction picture book traces four common butterflies from tiny eggs through the caterpillar stage to adulthood, using rhyming text and vivid collage to introduce how they develop and feed. The book also extends beyond the life-cycle sequence with butterfly and flower facts, identification tips, and guidance for planting a butterfly garden, connecting close observation of insects with the plants around them.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children ages 4–8 curious about butterflies and other insects.
  • Useful for young readers exploring animal life cycles, flowers, and nature identification.
  • Suitable for families or educators seeking a picture book that includes butterfly-garden guidance.

Themes

Butterfly life cyclesInsects and flowersNature observationButterfly gardens

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Book overview

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. Complete with butterfly and flower facts and identification tips, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden, this butterfly book is like no other.
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