About This Book
In Sharleen Collicott's 'Toestomper and the Bad Butterflies,' young Toestomper finds joy in keeping baby caterpillars as pets. However, his delight turns to a town-wide predicament when these seemingly innocent creatures undergo metamorphosis, transforming into a swarm of 'bad butterflies' that zoom around Littletown, causing comical chaos and making everyone feel a little unsafe. This early chapter book, suitable for ages 4-8, gently introduces themes of responsibility, the natural cycle of life, and community problem-solving through a humorous and whimsical narrative.
Toestomper doesn't mind having baby caterpillars invade his home because they make such nice pets, but when they change into butterflies and begin zooming around Littletown, no one is safe.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What do you think makes a good pet? What are some challenges of having pets?
2
How did Toestomper feel when his caterpillars turned into butterflies? How did the townspeople feel?
3
What are some ways Toestomper and the town could solve the problem of the 'bad butterflies'?
4
Have you ever seen a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? What was that like?
5
What does it mean to be responsible for something, even when it changes?
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