Glasswings

A Butterfly’s Story

Elisa Kleven

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Hardback

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Dial Books for Young Readers,US
18 April 2013

Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn't know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers' nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden-and Claire's clear wings-fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven's latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly's wings-a treasure that can be cherished for years.

Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn't know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers' nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden-and Claire's clear wings-fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven's latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly's wings-a treasure that can be cherished for years.

By: Elisa Kleven
Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 262mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780803737426
ISBN 10: 0803737424
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 18 April 2013
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elisa Kleven grew up making dollhouses and collages out of doilies and postage stamps. Today, she is thrilled to carry on building her artistic dream worlds in the form of beautiful picture books. Elisa lives in Berkeley, California.

Reviews for Glasswings: A Butterfly’s Story

Seasoned illustrator Kleven presents a rich, colorful picture book with a strong ecological message...a joyously optimistic book. - Kirkus Reviews This emotionally satisfying story will be equally at home in storytime or science class. - School Library Journal Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\: *{behavior: url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name: Table Normal ; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow: yes; mso-style-parent: ; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman ; mso-ansi-language: #0400; mso-fareast-language: #0400; mso-bidi-language: #0400;} Abuela - (1991) U.S. New & World Report Best Books for Kids ; New York Public Library 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know; (1993) Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List; ALA Notable Book; Boston Globe Best Book; Hornbook Fanfare; Reading Rainbow Book; Parents' Choice Award for Illustration The Lion and the Little Red Bird - (1992) PBS Storytime Selection, ABA/CBC Best Book The Paper Princess - (1994) PBS Storytime Selection, Book of the Month Club Selection Hooray, a Pinata! - (1996) ABA Pick of the Lists, Book Links Lasting Connections, Booklist Editors' Choice, CLASP Latin American Studies Award A Monster in the House - (1998) ABA Pick of the Lists, Bank Street College Best Book, ABA/CBC Best Book of 1999 The Puddle Pail - (1998) SLJ Best Book, Child Magazine Best Book, Crayola Kids' Best Book, Children's Literature Choice List Sunbread - (2001) New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award; ABA Pick of the List The Apple Doll - (2007) Winner, 27th Annual Northern California Book Award Wish - (2008) Smithsonian Notable Book, Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books A Carousel Tale - (2009) Junior Library Guild Selection U.S. New & World Report Best Books for Kids ; New York P ublic Library 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know; (1993) Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List; ALA Notable Book; Boston Globe Best Book; Hornbook Fanfare; Reading Rainbow Book; Parents' Choice Award for Illustration The Lion and the Little Red Bird - (1992) PBS Storytime Selection, ABA/CBC Best Book The Paper Princess - (1994) PBS Storytime Selection, Book of the Month Club Selection Hooray, a Pinata! - (1996) ABA Pick of the Lists, Book Links Lasting Connections, Booklist Editors' Choice, CLASP Latin American Studies Award A Monster in the House - (1998) ABA Pick of the Lists, Bank Street College Best Book, ABA/CBC Best Book of 1999 The Puddle Pail - (1998) SLJ Best Book, Child Magazine Best Book, Crayola Kids' Best Book, Children's Literature Choice List Sunbread - (2001) New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award; ABA Pick of the List The Apple Doll - (2007) Winner, 27th Annual Northern California Book Award Wish - (2008) Smithsonian Notable Book, Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books A Carousel Tale - (2009) Junior Library Guild Selection