The Butterfly Flutter

A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of butterfly and moth illustrations held by the National Library of Australia. The works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the twenty-first century.As well as containing a plethora of gorgeous colour images, the publication features a fascinating introductory essay about the history of Australian Lepidoptera illustration. In addition to the essay, the book offers biographical essays about the artists represented, among whom are some of Australias most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin.

Describes the life cycle of a butterfly.

Who is the greediest in the garden? Could it be the pretty butterfly? The noisy bumble-bee? Or is it the ladybird or the snail? This book tells who really has been eating all the leaves.

Flitter, Flutter Butterfly—written by Sandra Rye Baggett—is an illustrated children’s book that includes material suitable for children of all ages. The inspiration for Sandra’s book came from her five-year-old granddaughter who asked her to write a butterfly song. Sandra sang the song with her grandchildren for years and used it as part of a unit for her kindergarten classes. The book provides an integrated learning experience for children, inspiring inquiry through the study of nature. Activities are included to help parents and teachers adapt to the child’s learning style. Some of the experiences provided include —questions to practice observation skills, —the life cycle of the butterfly, —journal pages allowing the child to chart butterflies/moths seen in the wild, —music to accompany the butterfly song, and —art activities. Nancy Vinson Nave, retired art teacher, beautifully illustrates the book. Sandra and Nancy were childhood classmates, and they taught in the same school system. It is their hope that parents and teachers will enjoy sharing this book with young children as much as they have enjoyed creating it.

When a butterfly unexpectedly flutters by and surprises Elmo, it sets off a chain reaction of funny accidents.

A butterfly flutters past objects, plants, animals, and people.

"Flutterby, My Butterfly" is the story of three boys who look forward to the summer tradition of raising monarch butterflies. In this chaotic, hustle and bustle world, the message to "be still, listen, and tell me what you're thinking" encourages readers to slow down, be present with one another and enjoy the quiet moments.