Book
I Wish I Were a Butterfly
James Howe
HarperCollins · Paperback · February 28, 1994
Reading lane: Bugs & Insects
The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. “The cricket is every child who stopped the music because someone criticized casually, thoughtlessly.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Finding Your Own Shine
A small cricket’s doubts open onto a gentle reflection on what makes someone special.
Come here for
- A pond-side fable about feeling ordinary
- A quiet nudge toward self-acceptance
Expect
- A reflective story about worth beyond appearances
- A wise friend helping the music return
Book Details
- Authors
- James Howe
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 28, 1994
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Bugs & Insects · Butterflies & Moths
- Reading lane
- Bugs & Insects
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Publisher Categories
Butterflies & Moths
Fairy Tale Collections
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Folktale Retellings
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Funny Stories
Legends, Myths, Fables / General
Arthurian Tales
Norse Myths
About This Book
The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. “The cricket is every child who stopped the music because someone criticized casually, thoughtlessly. It takes a wise friend to bring the music back.”-- School Library Journal
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