Born to Be a Butterfly (DK Readers Level 1 Series) Book

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.

In Born to Be a Butterfly, children will witness the magical transformation as a newly hatched caterpillar becomes a beautiful Red Admiral Butterfly. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text.

The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Children's Literature

Young children will be hooked from the first page of this excellent beginning reader book about the life cycle of a butterfly. The clear, full-color photos of butterflies, caterpillars, eggs and chrysalis are fascinating. The text is intelligent and will appropriately challenge the earliest readers. Insets of insect body parts, such as feelers, wings, shell and more are used to illustrate natural science and reinforce new vocabulary words. In addition, the book has a picture word list at the back. The text breaks down complicated scientific stages into simple, easy-to-understand parts. This title would be an asset to any school or individual library. Naturally, it is a valuable resource during the spring and summer months when butterflies are born. It is compact enough to take on nature hikes and backyard explorations. The book is one in the publisher's "Beginning to Read" series. 2000, Dorling Kindersley, $12.95 and $3.95. Ages 4 to 7. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati