
My Butterfly Secret
The Butterfly Catchers of Indonesia
Mahesh Pathirathna(Author)
Creston Books (Publisher)
Published on 12. May 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-954354-45-6 (ISBN)
Description
Kakak is torn between protecting the precious, secret butterflies his father showed him and selling them to collectors to feed his family.
Eventually, hunger proves to be stronger than the butterflies' magic. What if the village could come together to find a way to save the beauty of the environment and help disadvantaged families survive?
Based on the writer's own experience, My Butterfly Secret tells of the struggle many impoverished children experience, trading precious parts of their home for a full stomach. These families are caught between protecting the nature they love and their own survival. This story offers understanding--and a solution.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Picture book
Trade binding
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 302 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-954354-45-6 (9781954354456)
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Persons
Mahesh Pathirathna is a journalist who advocates for books in communities without strong reading cultures. His first picture book won an IBBY Outstanding Book for Children with Disabilities honor. He lives in Sri Lanka.