Knudson, Shannon Eggs,
Legs, Wings: A Butterfly Life Cycle
Capstone Publishers 2011 24p 16.99 978-1-4296-5367-1
elem First
Graphics (Capstone) E-BNe
The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is described in
graphic novel format. Shannon Knudson has
retold the life story of the
monarch butterfly in graphic style. Her choice of wording is
apropos to the
story as well as the age group. Readers will enjoy the
intermingling of words
and graphics as they progress through the book.
The illustrator,
Simon Smith, has created bold dynamic watercolors to
accompany the text. The bold palette of colors effectively
relate the context of
the wordings in the story and present the reader with a very
clear experience.
This is a great
book for young readers and non-readers. It╒s bold expressive
watercolors will enticed the active minds of young children.
The format and
layout of the book is beautifully placed for the most
effective enjoyment of the readers. The additional materials
at the back of the
book is a plus for teachers and parents. This book is one in the _Nature
Cycles series. The
series consists of __4_ books at this time. The general
theme of the series is __Nature’s cycles ____. McNeil, Linda
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