FICTION

It Is Time: The Life of a Caterpillar

by Lizzy Rockwell (text) & illus. by Lizzy Rockwell
Holiday House. (I Like To Read). May 2023. 32p. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780823450794.
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PreS-Gr 3–The butterfly’s life cycle is perennially captivating fodder for emergent readers. The four stages of metamorphosis from egg to larva to pupa to butterfly is one of nature’s most fascinating glow-ups, albeit a sometimes gritty and perilous one. Rockwell’s illustrations have a rich amount of detail, vary perspective frequently, and are sure to delight budding entomologists. From the caterpillar’s defensive pose to the wet wings of the newly emerged butterfly, the illustrations underscore the miraculous transformation of metamorphosis at every turn. Rockwell is able to convey a lot of information in this leveled reader, and she reiterates the metamorphosis cycle with more specific time frames in the back matter.
VERDICT Against all odds, an often-told tale of egg-to-butterfly feels new again. A recommended purchase for transitioning readers.
Reviewed by Sarah Simpson , Apr 01, 2023

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