Name: Becoming Charley
ISBN: 9780593429044

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Room to Become

A bright, thoughtful picture book about self-love and finding your own way to grow.

Come here for

A caterpillar questioning who gets to define the “right” way
A gentle celebration of noticing beauty and staying true to yourself

Expect

A modern-day take on a familiar caterpillar tale
A picture-book exploration of emerging identity

Book Details

Authors: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: May 2, 2023
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Butterflies & Moths · Butterflies & Caterpillars
Reading lane: Butterflies & Moths

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Publisher Categories

Butterflies & Moths
New Experiences
Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself. Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange! But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a "right" way for...

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A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself. Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed! Think black! Think orange! But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a "right" way for Charley to become a butterfly? Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love.