Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly

Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
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$8.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Dragonfly Books
48 per carton
On sale Aug 07, 2012 | 978-0-307-97804-2
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD750L | Fountas & Pinnell O
Sales rights: World

It's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist!

  • WINNER | 2007
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • NOMINEE
    ALA Alex Award
  • NOMINEE
    California Young Reader Medal
  • NOMINEE
    Indiana Young Hoosier Award
  • NOMINEE
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    New York State Charlotte Award

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It's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist!

Awards

  • WINNER | 2007
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • NOMINEE
    ALA Alex Award
  • NOMINEE
    California Young Reader Medal
  • NOMINEE
    Indiana Young Hoosier Award
  • NOMINEE
    Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    New York State Charlotte Award