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'Magical', 'evocative' and a 'masterclass in children's writing and illustrating' are just a few words that have been used to describe this stunning book. And yes, you should believe the hype.Inspired by the author's own observations of the butterflies just outside her window, comes a story of a child's enchantment with the small cabbage white. They dance by the dozens among the flowers, slowly disappearing when shadows grow long.
As sleep calls, our little one wonders, "Where do butterflies go at night?"
About the author
Author, Jeanne Balsam
Jeanne Balsam is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer. She has loved writing about and drawing animals and nature since she could hold a crayon. She hopes her books will inspire children with that same sense of wonder today. Jeanne shares her home with a sweet but rather demanding cat named Jazzy in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Illustrator, Stella Mongodi
Stella Mongodi is an Italian illustrator currently living in the UK. She's best known for her incredibly detailed and life-like drawings. 'Where Do Butterflies Go at Night?' is her ninth children's book, and her second with Ethicool.
Summary
'Magical', 'evocative' and a 'masterclass in children's writing and illustrating' are just a few words that have been used to describe this stunning book. And yes, you should believe the hype.
Inspired by the author's own observations of the butterflies just outside her window, comes a story of a child's enchantment with the small cabbage white. They dance by the dozens among the flowers, slowly disappearing when shadows grow long.
As sleep calls, our little one wonders, "Where do butterflies go at night?"
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"This book shows you that no matter who you are, no matter where you live, there's magic everywhere." Teeny Tiny Readers
"The colours, the characters, the words. This book is so dreamy." Bambini Bookworms
"This book speaks to every child's imagination. It touches you way after you've put it down." Sue Austin
