Sensational Butterflies

by Ben Rothery

Butterflies and moths are some of the most amazing creatures in nature.

There are over 180,000 different kinds and they can be found on every continent except the Antarctic.

From Monarchs to swallowtails, Blue Morphos to birdwings, the intricate beauty of butterflies spans the globe and yet also settles close to home in a child's garden, local park or window box.

This large-format book brings the vibrancy and ecosystem of butterflies to life with simple text and gorgeous illustrations, covering the key butterfly and moth families and including scores of fascinating facts.

Learn the unique way that butterflies see, or be amazed by the multiple double-page spreads showing wingspans in sensational detail.

A stunning showcase of the world's butterflies and moths, debuting one of the UK's finest natural history illustrators, Ben Rothery.

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Animals

80 pages, Hardcover

Published February 7, 2019

Reviews

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een machtig mooi boek over vlinders. Niet alleen over de verschillende soorten maar ook over hoe vlinders werken, camouflage, rupsen, levenscyclus, en meer. Ik vond het erg leuk dat deze stukken tussen de verschillende soorten vlinders zaten en niet hun eigen sectie hadden aan het einde. Nu was het een lekkere afwisseling. Er zijn echt prachtige illustraties bij waarbij je je echt afvraagt of de vlinders zo uit je boek kunnen vliegen.
Een aanrader!

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A fast read, but an incredible one. Packed full of information about butterflies and moths, their evolution, habitat and various species, I’ve discovered a lot.
And then there’s the artwork! I can’t stress enough just how breathtaking the artwork in this book is.

So, so worth the read!

[Morgan Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. This is a wonderful book for both children and adults. The illustrations alone make this book a good investment, but the writing is also stellar. The cover is a tactile delight, and the pages feel good to touch. For those who love a book that smells good, this book smells fantastic too.

I have a myopia that makes it hard to view things like butterflies in great detail. This book took my breath away.

[Eve L-A Witherington · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book we explore the life cycle of the butterfly, moths and the various types that there our out in the world from rare to common and how each one varies too.



With fantastic illustrations of the butterfly types throughout, this book will educate kids and get them looking into nature rather than their screens as you can encourage them to spot the types out in the garden!

[Thariena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently bought Ben Rothery's other book 'Hidden Planet', and I absolutely loved it. So I asked for this book for Christmas.
And I'm so happy with it. The art is again beautiful and very detailed. I also really like all the information about moths and butterflies. It's really fun and interesting.

[Melissa Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nonna's Review at Stories Matter, Nonna and the Boss

Whether you are introducing your children to butterflies, creating a unit-study of winged insects or looking for the perfect book for a butterfly aficionado, this is your go-to book. Filled with scores of facts, it's the magnificent hand-drawn illustrations which will keep children picking the book up over and over!

Happy reading,
Nonna

[Lisa Konet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautifully illustrated (the photos were remarkable) and detailed summary about all things related to butterflies. It was captivating and easy to understand. Fascinating too! Recommended for sure!

[Sue Hess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative book with beautiful illustrations. It’s easy to read and well-organized so it doesn’t read like a textbook. I’ve read it several times in the last few weeks. Would make a great gift for butterfly enthusiasts.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just gorgeous. The 2 page spreads of butterflies are amazing. Highly recommended.

Q2021 book

[Christine D · Rating 3 out of 5]

beautiful illustrations and good snippets of information

[Stephanie Bruno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't picture a time in my future where I won't want this book on my coffee table. Absolutely fascinating/visually stunning if you're as obsessed with these colorful insects as I am!

[Nina Marit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Echt prachtige, realistische tekeningen! Zeker een aanrader 🦋

[Esmay Baars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Illustrations!

[lacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this at my local library and i love it sm and my fav butterfly is the blue monarch butterfly. i also love how butterfly use various pattern their wings to hide from predator.