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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780375835971
ISBN number: 0375835970
Label: Schwartz & Wade
Manufacturer: Schwartz & Wade
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 40
Printing Date: October 09, 2007
Publishing house: Schwartz & Wade
Age index: Ages 4-8
Release Date: October 09, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 83723
Studio: Schwartz & Wade
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IT'S HARD TO BE VELMA entering very first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect very first graders, and no one even notices Velma. But all that changes on a class trip to the butterfly conservatory, a place neither of her sisters has been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days - no one will ever forget it . . . or her!
Kids will enjoy reading about everything butterflies, from migration to metamorphosis, as they follow Velma's own transformation.
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I read this book to my very first grade students during our butterfly unit, and they loved it. The language is rich, using expressive adjectives, beautiful pictures, and weaving butterfly facts into a wonderful fictional story. I understand the reviewer who was surprised by the second visit to the principal, but it facilitated a wonderful dialogue in our class about what our own principal's reaction might be. The class predicted that he would be thrilled to see Velma's way cool butterfly!
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This is a fun story, and I love that it has several layers. Although the story focuses largely on Velma, the author has thoughtfully weaved in other themes: the individuality and the supportive dynamic of the Gratch sisters; facts about butterflies; and a positive "model" about girls liking science (and "bugs"). The only piece that didn't set well was the visit to the principal's office. I understood the very first one, as it helped set up the story. But going to the principal's office because of a butterfly on her finger is a little "out there."
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Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly We purchased this book for our 5 year old grand daughter based on the Amazon reviews. It exceeded our expectations. A sweet story of a younger sister just starting school and finding her niche is charmingly told and illustrated. It has been a popular choice for bed time reading, and I suspect it will continue to charm other little girls for many years to come.
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For anyone with children (or, who has been a child), who felt their siblings had special gifts and that they may not: Read this book! It so solidly informs us that we all are unique and special, and is beautifully written and illustrated in tune with this message.
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This is my kids all time favorite book. They ask me to read it to them over and over again. They just can't get enough of Velma Gratch. I think that we all have a little bit of Velma in us, and that is one of the things that is so applealling about it. I highly recommend it.
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