PAPILIO

PAPILIO by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser.

PAPILIO is one of my TOP PICKS for 2025. This super fun picture book follows the metamorphosis of a butterfly and is told in three distinct parts each written and illustrated by a different author! The first section follows the hatching of the egg and the caterpillar stage. While on the caterpillar's journey to find food, she befriends a little mouse. Part two continues the story through the chrysalis stage and what's happening inside to our little caterpillar friend. Part three finishes the story with the emerging of our sweet butterfly. She's not used to wings and struggles a bit getting a handle on flying, but before long, her confidence builds and she's on the move.

The format for this story makes it very engaging and enjoyable for kids as they learn about this cycle going on all around them. Highly recommend!