DK Readers: Born To Be A Butterfly (Level 1: Beginning to Read)
DK Readers Series
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DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about butterflies. Encourage your child to read, and they will discover the magical transformations in store for a tiny caterpillar as it turns into a beautiful butterfly. Part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, the book features lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 1 has simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes, and large type, making it ideal to read together with children who are just beginning to learn and with early or reluctant readers. There are over 100 DK Readers available in the series.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
31 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes did you notice as the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly? How do you think it felt during the transformation?
Why do butterflies have colorful wings? Can you think of other animals that have something special about them?
What have you learned from the butterfly’s journey? Is there something new you would like to try doing?
How do you think the world looks to a butterfly? Would you like to see the world from up high like they do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the butterfly’s transformation, relating it to their own experiences of growth and change.
Discuss the importance of patience and perseverance shown by the caterpillar, drawing parallels to situations in your child's life.
Explore the concept of diversity and uniqueness through the various colors and patterns of the butterflies' wings, highlighting everyone's unique traits in the family or classroom.
Use imaginative questions to help your child put themselves in the butterfly’s shoes, fostering empathy and curiosity about nature.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Growth and Transformation
Explanation: The book follows the lifecycle of a butterfly, illustrating the stages from a tiny egg to a fully grown butterfly.
Real-World Application: Children learn that growth is a natural part of life and can relate it to their own growth and learning stages.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly takes time and this story illustrates the importance of waiting for beautiful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand the value of waiting patiently for something they are looking forward to, such as growing up or the arrival of a special occasion.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The caterpillar faces various challenges before it becomes a butterfly, showing that perseverance is crucial.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying in the face of obstacles, whether it’s learning a new skill or completing a difficult task at school.
Example Lesson: Nature and Science Education
Explanation: Through the transformation process, children learn scientific facts about the life cycle of butterflies and their environment.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore more about nature and science and fosters a curiosity about the world around them.