Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
The fascinating true story of a beautiful native Hawaiian butterfly, a great Hawaiian warrior king, and current-day efforts by scientists and citizens to restore the butterfly's declining population.
Brief description:
Cindy Trumbore has been involved with young people's literature for most of her career. A former editor in children's book publishing, she now writes children's books, edits books for classrooms, and teaches writing. She has collaborated with her friend Susan L. Roth on several award-winning titles, including Parrots Over Puerto Rico, which won the Robert F. Sibert Medal for Nonfiction; The Mangrove Tree; Prairie Dog Song, and most recently Butterfly for a King. She lives with her husband in Delaware. You can visit her online at cindykane.net.
Review Quotes:
* "A triumph; highly recommended for all libraries." -- School Library Journal, starred review
* "A beautiful story beautifully told." -- Booklist, starred review
"A beautifully illustrated account of both a butterfly and the people who worked to save it." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An eco-conscious narrative suited to invigorating older children's own activist efforts." -- Publishers Weekly
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books - American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Best of the Best Books - Chicago Public Library
Cook Prize Honor - Bank Street College of Education
Delaware Diamonds Awards - Diamond State Literacy Association
Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award Honor - California Reading Association
Green Earth Book Award - The Nature Generation
Junior Library Guild Selection
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Recommended - National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Outstanding Achievement in Children's Literature Winner - Wisconsin Library Association
Outstanding Achievement in Children's Literature Winner - Wisconsin Library Association
Virginia Readers' Choice - Virginia State Literacy Association
