Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 2, 2014

Review

This book follows butterflies on their incredible journey that begins on a farm in Costa Rica where workers nurture them as they transform from eggs to caterpillars to pupae. The text is clearly written and is enhanced with 4-color photography and illustrations and call-outs. In the back there are pages on insects and their life cycles, insect words, a glossary and a further reading page that includes information on books and websites. Also included, is information on visiting a live insect exhibit. Selected bibliography, index, and interesting author's note conclude this well written, well-researched book. Would make a great addition to both school library and public library. Highly recommended read to anyone interested in butterflies.

Overall Book Score: excellent