Kaleidoscope of Hope
How Butterfly Life Cycles Reflect Our World
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-314410-1 (ISBN)
Description
"A stunning exploration of butterfly cycles, care, and collective action-exceptional in both form and purpose." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The butterfly's life cycle will inspire young readers to connect with the world around them in this gorgeously illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book. A perfect nature book for readers of Honeybee and A Seed Is Sleepy.
A kaleidoscope is a tube with mirrors and pieces of colored material that reflect beautiful moving patterns. Kaleidoscope is also the collective noun used to describe a group of butterflies. This narrative nonfiction picture book uses both definitions to highlight the cyclical nature of caring for the environment.
In a richly layered text, acclaimed author Miranda Paul explores each stage of a butterfly's life cycle, while providing lessons in care and responsibility and encouraging hope for the future of our planet. Husband-and-wife team Hari and Deepti use intricate paper sculptures and paint to bring the butterflies to life in stunning, three-dimensional artwork.
Encourages children to spend time outdoors, observing nature.
Introduces ways for children to care for the environment.
Pairs well with science curricular units on the life cycle of butterflies.
Informative backmatter includes an activity to help the butterflies in your own yard or garden and a behind-the-scenes look at how the distinctive artwork was created.
Use in both art and science classrooms!
The butterfly's life cycle will inspire young readers to connect with the world around them in this gorgeously illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book. A perfect nature book for readers of Honeybee and A Seed Is Sleepy.
A kaleidoscope is a tube with mirrors and pieces of colored material that reflect beautiful moving patterns. Kaleidoscope is also the collective noun used to describe a group of butterflies. This narrative nonfiction picture book uses both definitions to highlight the cyclical nature of caring for the environment.
In a richly layered text, acclaimed author Miranda Paul explores each stage of a butterfly's life cycle, while providing lessons in care and responsibility and encouraging hope for the future of our planet. Husband-and-wife team Hari and Deepti use intricate paper sculptures and paint to bring the butterflies to life in stunning, three-dimensional artwork.
Encourages children to spend time outdoors, observing nature.
Introduces ways for children to care for the environment.
Pairs well with science curricular units on the life cycle of butterflies.
Informative backmatter includes an activity to help the butterflies in your own yard or garden and a behind-the-scenes look at how the distinctive artwork was created.
Use in both art and science classrooms!
Reviews / Votes
"The marriage of art and science is seamless. . . . This isn't just a beautiful nature study, but an achievable invitation to participate in both art and conservation. A stunning exploration of butterfly cycles, care, and collective action-exceptional in both form and purpose." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"[An] awe-inspiring scientific tribute to butterflies. . . . It's a truly unforgettable look at how butterfly life cycles spiral outward." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Stunningly illustrated. For would-be scientists, environmentalists, and artists, this is a must for most collections." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"The dual presentation-simple poetic text on one page, followed by a spread of more detailed info-gives this broad usage in storytimes or solo research, and the interplay between the art and text makes for a few amusing games of seek-and-find as young readers can identify different species of butterflies mentioned in the narrative. This is a must for the classroom or home garden project." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
463 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-314410-1 (9780063144101)
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Persons
Miranda Paul is an award-winning children's author of more than twenty books for children. Several of her books have been named Junior Library Guild selections and CCBC Choices selections. Her acclaimed work includes One Plastic Bag, Water Is Water, Whose Hands Are These?; Nine Months, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Chin; Little Libraries, Big Heroes; Thanku: Poems of Gratitude; and Speak Up.
Some of her most notable titles with international acclaim have stemmed from collaborating with activist icons-Isatou Ceesay, Farmer Tantoh Nforba, and Rashida Tlaib. She is an annual faculty member at the Highlights Foundation and a co-founding member of the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books. She currently serves on the board of Americans Serving African Children (ASAC). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.
Hari & Deepti are a husband-wife artist duo currently based in Mumbai, India, and previously based out of Denver, Colorado. Known internationally for their specific papercut and backlit style, Hari & Deepti bring their stories to life through their intricate papercut light boxes. Their debut picture book, The Seekers, was an Amazon Editors' Pick and a Children's Choice Book Awards finalist.
Some of her most notable titles with international acclaim have stemmed from collaborating with activist icons-Isatou Ceesay, Farmer Tantoh Nforba, and Rashida Tlaib. She is an annual faculty member at the Highlights Foundation and a co-founding member of the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books. She currently serves on the board of Americans Serving African Children (ASAC). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.
Hari & Deepti are a husband-wife artist duo currently based in Mumbai, India, and previously based out of Denver, Colorado. Known internationally for their specific papercut and backlit style, Hari & Deepti bring their stories to life through their intricate papercut light boxes. Their debut picture book, The Seekers, was an Amazon Editors' Pick and a Children's Choice Book Awards finalist.