From Crawl to Color, Butterflies
Meet Petalyn and Brio, two tiny caterpillars who are about to go through a magical change!
About this book
From Crawl to Color, Butterflies is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. Meet Petalyn and Brio, two tiny caterpillars who are about to go through a magical change! Grab your sun hat and watch the leaves, because these two best friends are about to show the.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 9 pages, 445 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Science, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Memory Blocks Game activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Memory Blocks Game activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read From Crawl to Color, Butterflies with your child
From Crawl to Color, Butterflies is a story about Science. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Science?
Inside the book
In From Crawl to Color, Butterflies, readers find Science. Meet Petalyn and Brio, two tiny caterpillars who are about to go through a magical change! The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Petalyn was a tiny Monarch caterpillar, a wiggly explorer with bright yellow, black, and white stripes.”
Words to learn in this book
- milkweed: The only type of leaf that Monarch caterpillars like to eat.
- sturdy: Something strong that won't break, like the branch Petalyn and Brio chose.
- chrysalis: The hard green shell where a caterpillar stays while it changes into a butterfly.
- metamorphosis: A big science word for a magical change from one shape to another.
- liquid: Something that flows like water; caterpillars actually turn into liquid inside their shells!
- crinkly: Something full of folds or wrinkles, like a butterfly's wings when they first come out.
- patience: Waiting calmly for something good to happen, like waiting to grow wings.
- predators: A complete change in the way something looks.
- antennae: Long, thin feelers on an insect’s head used to smell, touch, and explore.
- leader: The one who goes first and shows the way.
- heat.": Warmth from the sun or warm air.
- exhaust: Hot air and smoke that comes out of cars and engines.
- highways: A big road where many cars drive.
- hive.": The home where bees live.
- nectar: Sweet juice from flowers that insects like to eat.
- focused: Paying close attention to one thing.
- damp: A little wet, but not soaked.
- decaying: Breaking down or rotting over time.
- larvae: Baby insects that look very different from adults.
- soil: The dirt that plants grow in.
- navigate: To find your way and move in the right direction.
- thorax: The middle part of an insect’s body where the wings and legs are attached.
- delicate!): Very small and easy to hurt.
- companion's: Someone who stays with you and keeps you company.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Memory Blocks Game activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
9 pages, 445 words, 5 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Memory Blocks Game activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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