Monarch Butterflies – Ngā Kahuku is the second book in our Nana’s Simple Science – Te Pūtaiao Ngāwari o Kui bilingual picture book series.

Children are naturally drawn to magic and the life cycle of the monarch butterfly is a kind of magic they can discover right in their own backyard.

The big science ideas of egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly, and even metamorphosis are presented in an easy-to-grasp way, making early science learning feel natural, engaging, and full of wonder.

The Conversation Starters in the form of questions and answers at the back of the book give parents and teachers the opportunity to explore the monarch butterfly’s life cycle in greater depth.

Written by Marie Munro, illustrated by Jeanette Hawinkels, translated by Piripi Walker

ISBN 978-1-99-117875-6

Paperback, 32 pages

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