Arabella Miller's Tiny Caterpillar

By Jarrett, Clare

Publishers Summary:
Keeping watch over a caterpillar leads to amazing surprises in a bright, buoyant read-aloud inspired by a children’s verse.When Arabella Miller finds a tiny caterpillar, she brings him home and feeds him lots and lots of leaves. Soon the not-so-tiny caterpillar sheds his skin and disappears inside his chrysalis. Arabella misses her friend, but when he finally emerges, she is filled with wonder at the beautiful creature he has become. Clare Jarrett’s sweet story and vibrant illustrations weave details about a caterpillar’s transformation into this elaboration on the song "Little Arabella Miller."

 Not Rated. Be the first to rate this product!

ISBN
978-0-76363-660-9
Publisher
Candlewick


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2008

K-Gr 2 This colorful picture book introduces the life cycle of a butterfly through text based on a traditional children's song. Arabella Miller discovers the transformation of her caterpillar as page by page, munch by munch, "He ate and ate and grew and grew, /for that's what caterpillars do." An entrancing blend of brightly hue...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Jarrett's text expands a children's song about a girl and her caterpillar. In this successful treatment, Arabella nurtures and obse...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Become a Pro


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.

Add To My List

cover
by

This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.

Export


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.

Save List Search Query


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.

Follow Lists


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.