Airplanes in the Garden: Monarch Butterflies Take Flight

Airplanes in the Garden: Monarch Butterflies Take Flight by Joan Z. Calder, illustrated by Cathy Quiel. An imaginative young girl learns about the wonders of nature and the secrets of metamorphosis as she observes two special caterpillars – from the moment she discovers their eggs on the milkweed leaves until their emergence as beautiful monarch butterflies. Realistic fiction followed by informational text, including facts about monarchs, migration maps, and tips for growing a butterfly-friendly garden, with content approved by Monarch Watch and the Monarch Network. The book ends with the words and music for a butterfly song. PBP. ISBN: 978-0-9832962-1-8, $19.95. Interest Level: Ages 3-9. Reading Level: K-Grade 3.