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Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Way cool tale of metamorphosis and individualism.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness :
What Parents Need to Know
About Velma Gratch & the Way Cool Butterfly
Parents need to know that this refreshing, uplifting book both gives a quick introduction to butterflies and encourages kids to find themselves.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about metamorphosis, and butterflies. They should notice the variety of caterpillars inside the front cover (including Velma, the Orange-tipped Gratch), and compare them with the butterflies inside the back cover (including Small Gratchis). How is the butterfly's metamorphosis the perfect metaphor for Velma's growth? Families might also talk about what makes us each feel special. How did Velma feel at the beginning of the book, and what made her feel more confident toward the end?
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