Demi and her grandfather, Pappy, experience the enchanting world of a butterfly’s life cycle. When Demi experiences self-doubt, will she trust in her abilities and persevere like a butterfly?
Not only is the story based on real people and experiences, but as a teacher, I also wanted it to serve as a mentor text for perseverance, figurative language, and the butterfly life cycle.
Setting: a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA, on the Monongahela River.
Butterflies are known for their resilience and purpose. When confronted with self-doubt and heartache, Demi has some decisions to make. With the help of Pappy, Grammy, and Charm, she learns the true meaning of perseverance. Will she overcome her fears and embrace life’s challenges with positivity and hope?
This book also serves as a mentor text for creative writing, particularly in terms of word choice. I developed a million-dollar words lesson in my writing curriculum to teach children to use expressive language.
Examples of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Simile: Persevere like a butterfly!
Onomatopoeia: Just then, the butterfly flew off with a CLICK, CLICK, CLICK!
Idiom: Butterflies filled Demi’s stomach.
Alliteration: Demi was brainstorming ideas in her bright blue journal. SCRATCH, SCRIBBLE, SCRITCH!
