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Both are excellent books, the later being less fictional. We also found some great informational books like Moths and Butterflies and spent a whole day learning about the differences between the two. Did you know that butterflies usually land on a flower with their wings closed and moth with their wings open? Another day we learned about the life cycle of a butterfly, metamorphisis, the body parts of a butterfly, and other fun facts. Did you know a butterfly tastes with its hind legs? Curly had a great idea to play with a leftover party blower from her birthday to imitate a proboscis uncurling to take a drink of nectar. Most recently we spent a day learning all about Monarch Butteflies and their miraculous migration. We found three excellent library books specifically about Monarchs. This is a great informational picture book that is not too cumbersome but still very informative for preschoolers:
We also really enjoyed this fictional book about a caterpillar who's "Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go to Mexico."
And then lastly this book weaves many facts about Monarchs into a great storyline about a third child feeling a bit neglected and overshadowed by her older sisters. This website also has some great links and teaching ideas specifically related to this book.
A few other favorites:
Wings of Light which is techinically an informational picture book but it reads like a fictional book and the beautiful illustrations definitely feel that way too.
Clara the Caterpillar
The Caterpillar and the Pollywog - a classic. I especially like the movie version found on the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Movie.
We did a few fun hands-on activities related to butterflies as well. Including a craft project or two. But our main project was ordering a butterfly garden...unfortunately we're still waiting on that package. But I hope to renew our favorite books we found from the library and revisit them as teaching opportunities arise.
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