About This Book
Elisa Kleven's "Glasswings A Butterfly’s Story" is a tender picture book about Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings make her feel invisible. When she gets lost in a bustling city, separated from her family, Claire must learn to adapt. She finds unexpected friendship with a ladybug, an ant, and a pigeon, who help her discover a tiny urban garden. As Claire pollinates the flowers, her wings fill with color, allowing her family to finally spot her. This story beautifully weaves themes of belonging, friendship, and resilience with fascinating facts about glasswing butterflies and the vital process of pollination, making it a wonderful read-aloud for children aged 4-8.
Lost in the city, a butterfly with see-through wings makes friends with a ladybug, an ant, and a pigeon, and together they help flowers bloom and grow.
Concepts
Loneliness & BelongingFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & KindnessResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyTeamwork & CollaborationFear & BraveryJoy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderMaking FriendsParent DeploymentBeing DifferentGrowing UpBugs & InsectsFriendship & SocialAnimalsFamily & SiblingsNature & OutdoorsBirds
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Claire felt when she realized she was lost?
2
What did Claire's new friends do to help her? How did that make you feel?
3
Why do you think Claire's wings filled with color when she helped the flowers?
4
What are some ways we can help nature in our own neighborhoods, even in a city?
5
Have you ever felt lost or different? What helped you feel found or accepted?
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