Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow
Illustrated by Beth Krommes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006. ISBN: 9780618563135. 48 pages, ages 6-12
We tumble
we twitter
we dip
float
and flitter
on thistle
we rustle
and whistle
and bustle . . .
What's in a meadow? Lots of things you may have noticed (a bright monarch, a leaping grasshopper, a cheerful goldfinch), and some things you probably haven't (a nest of rabbits, a quick fox, a foamy spittlebug). Beginning with the rising sun and ending with twilight, stroll through a meadow full of secrets, challenging yourself with poetry riddles and adding to your store of science wisdom.
ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award
Cybils Poetry Award
“The verse is vivid, melodious, and rich in variety . . . An elegantly conceived, beautifully integrated volume.”
*Horn Book (starred review)
“This book is a handsome and versatile compendium, melding art, poetry, and natural history.”
*School Library Journal (starred review)
“This venture into the natural world stands out for both its beauty and its unusual approach . . . A top-drawer blend of art and science.”
*Kirkus (starred review)