Butterflies Are Free
Butterflies Are Free

Author: Suzanne Jacobsen

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2024-09-19

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 103918703X

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Butterflies Are Free is a touching tale of growth, patience, and the wisdom that often comes from life’s unexpected lessons. Follow the journey of a curious little girl who discovers a butterfly cocoon and, in her innocence and desire to help, learns a poignant lesson about the necessity of struggle. Under the watchful eyes and gentle guidance of her father, she navigates a universal childhood challenge—the urge to intervene in the natural process of growth. Through her experiences, we are reminded that even in our most well-intentioned efforts, it’s sometimes best to step back and let nature take its course. This story serves as a testament to the enduring wisdom of generations. By passing down his knowledge, her father links them to the past and the future, forming a bond as resilient as the butterfly’s journey from cocoon to sky. Butterflies Are Free will inspire young readers to embrace their struggles, knowing they lead to their most beautiful transformations.

In the Time of the Butterflies
In the Time of the Butterflies

Author: Julia Alvarez

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2010-01-12

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1616200995

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Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, internationally bestselling author and literary icon Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies is "beautiful, heartbreaking and alive ... a lyrical work of historical fiction based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, revolutionary heroes who had opposed and fought against Trujillo." (Concepción de León, New York Times) Alvarez’s new novel, The Cemetery of Untold Stories, is coming April 2, 2024. Pre-order now! It is November 25, 1960, and three beautiful sisters have been found near their wrecked Jeep at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official state newspaper reports their deaths as accidental. It does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it explain that the sisters were among the leading opponents of Gen. Rafael Leónidas Trujillo’s dictatorship. It doesn’t have to. Everybody knows of Las Mariposas—the Butterflies. In this extraordinary novel, the voices of all four sisters--Minerva, Patria, María Teresa, and the survivor, Dedé--speak across the decades to tell their own stories, from secret crushes to gunrunning, and to describe the everyday horrors of life under Trujillo’s rule. Through the art and magic of Julia Alvarez’s imagination, the martyred Butterflies live again in this novel of courage and love, and the human costs of political oppression. "Alvarez helped blaze the trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream, with novels like In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents winning praise from critics and gracing best-seller lists across the Americas."—Francisco Cantú, The New York Times Book Review "This Julia Alvarez classic is a must-read for anyone of Latinx descent." —Popsugar.com "A gorgeous and sensitive novel . . . A compelling story of courage, patriotism and familial devotion." —People "Shimmering . . . Valuable and necessary." —Los Angeles Times "A magnificent treasure for all cultures and all time.” —St. Petersburg Times "Alvarez does a remarkable job illustrating the ruinous effect the 30-year dictatorship had on the Dominican Republic and the very real human cost it entailed."—Cosmopolitan.com

Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross!
Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross!

Author: Rosemary Mosco

Publisher: Tundra Books

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0735265925

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Warning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect. Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker butterfly. Some are stinky -- the smell scares predators away. Butterflies can be sneaky, like the ones who pretend to be ants to get free babysitting. This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are -- they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated and amazing creatures.

Butterflies Are Free
Butterflies Are Free

Author: Joan Gwendolyn Taylor Newby

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2017-06-19

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 1499071167

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Butterflies Are Free, I hope, will give you a glimpse of what it was like growing up in a small mid-western town in the 40s and 50s and the mindset that environment created. Life was simpler. Everyone knew everybody else, and where the highlight of a summers evening was catching fireflies to light up your bedroom; as you safely and securely slumbered through the night. Joan Gwendolyn Taylor Newby

Paper Butterflies
Paper Butterflies

Author: Lisa Heathfield

Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab& 8482

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1541560426

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June is physically and emotionally abused by her stepmother, and the only person June feels safe telling is her friend Blister, but when a shocking tragedy occurs June finds herself trapped, potentially forever.

The Last Butterflies
The Last Butterflies

Author: Nick Haddad

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0691217173

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A remarkable look at the rarest butterflies, how global changes threaten their existence, and how we can bring them back from near-extinction Most of us have heard of such popular butterflies as the Monarch or Painted Lady. But what about the Fender’s Blue? Or the St. Francis’ Satyr? Because of their extreme rarity, these butterflies are not well-known, yet they are remarkable species with important lessons to teach us. The Last Butterflies spotlights the rarest of these creatures—some numbering no more than what can be held in one hand. Drawing from his own first-hand experiences, Nick Haddad explores the challenges of tracking these vanishing butterflies, why they are disappearing, and why they are worth saving. He also provides startling insights into the effects of human activity and environmental change on the planet’s biodiversity. Weaving a vivid and personal narrative with ideas from ecology and conservation, Haddad illustrates the race against time to reverse the decline of six butterfly species. Many scientists mistakenly assume we fully understand butterflies’ natural histories. Yet, as with the Large Blue in England, we too often know too little and the conservation consequences are dire. Haddad argues that a hands-off approach is not effective and that in many instances, like for the Fender’s Blue and Bay Checkerspot, active and aggressive management is necessary. With deliberate conservation, rare butterflies can coexist with people, inhabit urban fringes, and, in the case of the St. Francis’ Satyr, even reside on bomb ranges and military land. Haddad shows that through the efforts to protect and restore butterflies, we might learn how to successfully confront conservation issues for all animals and plants. A moving account of extinction, recovery, and hope, The Last Butterflies demonstrates the great value of these beautiful insects to science, conservation, and people.

Box of Butterflies
Box of Butterflies

Author: Roma Downey

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1501150960

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ​Roma Downey—best known as the beloved angel on the TV show Touched by an Angel—“has created a beautiful and personal testimony to the presence of God in our lives and our world” (Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles). Ever since she was a little girl, Roma has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. They have appeared to her in moments when she needed encouragement, reminding her that she is not alone. In this deeply personal book, Roma shares stories from her life, alongside quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she prays will uplift you as they have her. Reminiscent of the message of her popular television series, Touched by an Angel, this book’s central theme is that there is a God, He loves you, and that even in your most difficult moments, He is by your side. The subtle butterfly theme reminds us that the wonder of God’s love and kindness is sometimes reflected in the gentle whispers of His creation and that we all have the power to transform from simple caterpillars into exquisite butterflies. This inspirational book invites you to return to its pages again and again, as life brings new challenges, or you find yourself in need of new inspiration. Box of Butterflies “will touch you and move you and strengthen you” (Kathie Lee Gifford).

Butterflies Are Rare in Beehives
Butterflies Are Rare in Beehives

Author: Patrick Ramsay

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-18

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 9781731394156

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"Butterflies are Rare in Beehives" is the debut chapbook by Utah poet Patrick Ramsay, whose work has appeared in Metaphor, QSaltLake Magazine, The Signpost, Sink Hollow, and The Standard Examiner.From the Author:There is something in the chaotic delight of finding wings, or losing a tail and gaining legs, that has always fascinated me. From tadpole to bullfrog, from larva to honey bee--or butterfly, nature's metaphor of metamorphosis always comes with a lesson: In order to grow, we must change, but that change can be spectacular.In the early stages of Butterflies are Rare in Beehives, I looked down at my life recorded in stanzas and realized I was looking back on my own metamorphosis. All the struggle, all the joy, all the fear, repression, and electricity. From young Larva, to sheltered Pupa, and then finally Butterfly--the decision to embrace what made me different from the Hive. These poems are proof of my beloved chaos. They are my found wings, my forgotten tail, my new set of legs, my decision to leave the Hive. This is my metamorphosis, and these are the parts I thought to write down.

Creative Haven Butterflies Flights of Fancy Coloring Book
Creative Haven Butterflies Flights of Fancy Coloring Book

Author: Marjorie Sarnat

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2020-12-16

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0486845419

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Graceful winged creatures from every corner of the globe — including Africa, Asia, and North and South America — flutter across the pages of this breathtaking coloring book. Rendered in a wide range of glorious and imaginative styles, from Art Nouveau to psychedelic, 31 stunning butterfly designs are enriched with decorative floral arrangements that showcase Marjorie Sarnat's signature style. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Butterflies Flights of Fancy and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Bicycling with Butterflies
Bicycling with Butterflies

Author: Sara Dykman

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1643260456

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“What a wonderful idea for an adventure! Absolutely inspired, timely, and important.” —Alistair Humphreys, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Doorstep Mile and Around the World by Bike Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle along­side monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the dramatic ups and downs of the nearly nine-month odyssey. We’re beside her as she nav­igates unmapped roads in foreign countries, checks roadside milkweed for monarch eggs, and shares her passion with eager schoolchil­dren, skeptical bar patrons, and unimpressed border officials. We also meet some of the ardent monarch stewards who supported her efforts, from citizen scientists and research­ers to farmers and high-rise city dwellers. With both humor and humility, Dykman offers a compelling story, confirming the urgency of saving the threatened monarch migration—and the other threatened systems of nature that affect the survival of us all.