Describes how a caterpillar develops into a butterfly, and discusses moths and the feeding habits and defenses of butterflies.

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days.

Cody the caterpillar is unhappy being stuck on the ground, but with encouragement from Beulah Lee Bird and Franny McFly he follows God's plan for him and strives to reach a place called Far Flutterby.

Unlike all the other caterpillars, Charley sometimes wonders what it would be like to be a fawn or a waterfall. So when the day comes to form her chrysalis, Charley must decide who she will become.

Publisher Annotation: Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker...

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize.

First hand information and stunning photographs give readers a rare glimpse into the form, diet, defenses, habitat, and geographic range of many extraordinary caterpillars. Included are tips for locating and observing these organisms, as well as exciting accounts of face-to-face encounters.

Caterpillar wants to fly like Butterfly, Bumblebee, and Sparrow, and Butterfly thinks his wish may come true.

Despite his friends' teasing, Oscar the caterpillar studies to prepare for becoming a butterfly and migrating to Mexico, so when things do not turn out as he expects, he is still able to make his dream come true. "Óscar está feliz porque muy pronto tendrá unas bellas alas que lo llevarán volando hasta México. Pero al despertarse de su larga siesta, se encuentra con una gran sorpresa. Todo parece indicar que ya no podrá ir a México... ¿O será...

Although she does not know why or how, a small creepy-crawly bug is certain that she must make her way to Mexico.