![]() ![]() Ehlert recounts the life cycle of the butterfly through lyrical rhyming text. On the whole, Ehlert soars with a masterful blend of art and natural science. Today we read Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert. ![]() Several closing pages contain detailed information on butterflies, a visual glossary for butterfly and flower identification (including ways of recognizing butterflies by their caterpillar and chrysalis markings) and suggestions for growing a butterfly garden. The brief and cheery tone serves as an inviting introduction into a fascinating life cycle. On each of the smaller pages, which are artistic extensions of the main background spread, Ehlert unfolds a rhyming text explaining how caterpillars lay eggs and form "a case in which to grow" before "wings unfold new butterflies are born!" A series of half and full pages show the brilliant butterflies taking wing, flitting among bold cut-paper-collage flowers in vibrant pinks, purples, yellows, reds and oranges. Nestled against a verdant spring-garden backdrop formed by the front end paper and opening page, readers will find a small book within the book. ![]() ![]() Ehlert ( Hands Market Day) again spreads her creative wings to deliver this inventively designed picture book about caterpillars' metamorphosis into butterflies. ![]()
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