Publisher Description

Lela loves butterflies.  When Lela takes a nature walk with Ranger Maggie, she learns that butterflies need help. Lela's small steps in butterfly conservation start with a butterfly garden of nectar and host plants, but she doesn't stop there and ends up spreading her love for butterflies throughout the community.  A simple guide to planting a butterfly garden is also included.

Author Biography

Sherri Maret is a former English teacher/library media specialist. Her book, The Cloud Artist: A Choctaw Tale, published by The RoadRunner Press was a finalist for First Nation Communities Read Award, Oklahoma Book Award, and Writers' League of Texas Book Award. The Magician, also by The RoadRunner Press, will debut in December 2019. Tim Maret is an ecologist at Shippensburg University and co-editor of Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern. The Marets live on a small farm in Pennsylvania, where they are restoring wetland, grassland, and woodland habitat for wildlife, including butterflies.

Review

Beautifully written and illustrated, Lela and the Butterflies is jam-packed with interesting facts about butterfly biology, ecology and butterfly gardening, craftily woven into the story of a little girl named Lela who loves butterflies. The book is so entertaining and appealing that readers young and old will acquire butterfly knowledge without even realizing that they are learning. - Johanna Davey, Hershey Gardens-- "herstoryline.com"
Inviting and informative, Lela and the Butterflies is a botanical bonanza.This story follows the eponymous Lela and her love for all things butterflies. After enjoying a nature walk with her parents, Lela learns the local butterflies could use her help. With the help and support of her parents and community, Lela creates new and safe habitats for the butterflies throughout town in a way that is sure to inspire readers of all ages. Back matter includes further resources and information on how to create your own butterfly garden. Descriptive text and gorgeous illustrations make this title a particularly excellent choice for classrooms and STEM lessons. Recommended for grades K-3. - Olivia Gorecke, Elementary Librarian

Long Description

Lela loves butterflies. When Lela takes a nature walk with Ranger Maggie, she learns that butterflies need help. Lela's small steps in butterfly conservation start with a butterfly garden of nectar and host plants, but she doesn't stop there and ends up spreading her love for butterflies throughout the community. A simple guide to planting a butterfly garden is also included.

Review Quote

Beautifully written and illustrated, Lela and the Butterflies is jam-packed with interesting facts about butterfly biology, ecology and butterfly gardening, craftily woven into the story of a little girl named Lela who loves butterflies. The book is so entertaining and appealing that readers young and old will acquire butterfly knowledge without even realizing that they are learning.- Johanna Davey, Hershey Gardens

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