{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-of-hope-how-butterfly-life-cycles-reflect-our-world-9780063144101","title":"Kaleidoscope of Hope: How Butterfly Life Cycles Reflect Our World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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 \u003cem\u003eHoneybee\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Seed Is Sleepy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003ePairs well with science curricular units on the life cycle of butterflies.Introduces ways for children to care for the environment.Encourages children to spend time outdoors, observing nature.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!\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miranda Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.79h x 8.41w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063144101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHari and Deepti:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHari \u0026amp; Deepti\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Deepti bring their stories to life through their intricate papercut light boxes. Their debut picture book, \u003cem\u003eThe Seekers, \u003c\/em\u003ewas an Amazon Editors' Pick and a Children's Choice Book Awards finalist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul, Miranda:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiranda Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eHer acclaimed work includes \u003cem\u003eOne Plastic Bag, Water Is Water, Whose Hands Are These?\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eNine Months\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Chin; \u003cem\u003eLittle Libraries, Big Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThanku: Poems of Gratitude; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSpeak Up\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Miranda Paul \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48311286694045,"sku":"9780063144101","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e97237fc-6326-4771-9428-a87ee612b064.jpg?v=1779260529","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/kaleidoscope-of-hope-how-butterfly-life-cycles-reflect-our-world-9780063144101","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}