Papilio

Papilio is a picture book about a Black Swallowtail butterfly, whose scientific name, Papilio polyxenes, gives the book its title. She starts out as a funny, endearing caterpillar who is eager to join the world and become a butterfly. Growing up turns out to be messy, and she hits a few hiccups while learning to fly, fall and feed.

As she dodges foes and makes friends, she changes from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Along the way she learns to believe in herself.

The story is told in three parts by three creators: Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser. Together they give Papilio a lively, expressive personality that captures the feelings that come with life's big firsts and the experiences that help us find our inner strength. It will appeal to fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.