Book details
Gotta Go! Gotta Go!: A Picture Book (Sunburst Book)
Description
An incredible journey I don't know much, but I know what I know. I gotta go! I gotta go! I gotta go to Mexico! The creepy-crawly bug doesn't know why she does what she does. She only knows she has to do it. But making the journey seems impossible for the slow-moving critter, who has no idea what or where Mexico is. Then an everyday miracle occurs, bringing a transformation that will help her fulfill her destiny. Each autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate from the central and eastern United States and Canada to colonies in the mountains of Mexico, where they mate before flying north in the spring to lay their eggs. In simple, jaunty text and pictures, Sam Swope and Sue Riddle celebrate the amazing story of one of these intrepid bugs.
Age
2-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Educational Content: 'Gotta Go! Gotta Go!' offers young readers an engaging introduction to the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, teaching them about metamorphosis and migration in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining.
- Stimulates Imagination: With its vibrant illustrations and repetitive, catchy phrases, the book captures the imagination of children, encouraging them to explore the natural world and the concept of determination through the journey of a tiny caterpillar.
- Language Development: The simple and repetitive text is perfect for early readers, helping them to build vocabulary, recognize patterns in language, and develop reading fluency.
- Environmental Awareness: By following the monarch's journey, readers gain an appreciation for the challenges faced by migratory species, fostering an early awareness of environmental issues and the importance of conservation.