Papilio

Now I know what the online hype about “𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙤” was all about! This book is unlike any creation on the life cycle of a butterfly. Ben Clanton (𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘺), Corey Tabor (𝘔𝘦𝘭 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘭) and Andy Chou Musser (𝘗𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴) – three creators with very different styles – have come together, each taking charge of one phase of the life cycle but weaving one cohesive story in the process.

It is a perfect example that collaboration doesn’t mean compromising your individual style. The cherry on the cake is the final illustration, which includes contribution from all three. Be sure to read the authors’ note to truly appreciate the creative process.

While the book is great for kindergarten and lower elementary, it is also an asset for upper elementary students to marvel at the power of working together. Truly loved it!