THE MONARCH, by Kirsten Hall, Isabelle Arsenault, May 13, 2025, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, $19.99 (ages 4-8)
Follow the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly in a new picture book by Kirsten Hall, Isabelle Arsenault, authors of The Honeybee.
What’s that?
In the air!
Over here?
Over there!
It’s the start of a brand-new story…
—Synopsis provided by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Told in rhythmic verse, The Monarch explores the life of the butterfly, from egg to adulthood. Author Kirsten Hall deftly combines traditional text with speech bubbles, adding to the fun. Artist Isabelle Arsenault brings the beloved insects to life with bright illustrations. Backmatter includes more about monarchs, the danger they face and things humans can do to help.
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