Sunday, January 5, 2025

Caterpillar Chryzzle by Andrew Bond, illustrated by Julie Volk - OPTIONAL

Caterpillar Chryzzle by Andrew Bond, illustrated by Julie Volk. PICTURE BOOK. North South, 2025. $20. 9780735845596

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SOME

Worm and caterpillar are best neighbor's and go for long crawls and talks together.  One day caterpillar climbs up a stalk and talks about a "chryzzaling" feeling.  Worm decides he is muddled in the head and leaves.  After a few weeks, caterpillar has changed.  Where will he go?

Caterpillar Chryzzle is a bit boring for children, and they will definitely miss the intended theme of trusting in one's feelings and not being afraid to fly to new heights leaving old friends behind. The beautiful watercolor illustrations are worth perusing.

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