Carol Pasternak - How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-By-Step Guide for Kids

For some, monarchs are a sure sign of summers arrival. For others, they are a symbol of good luck released at weddings to send the happy couple on its way. Monarchs have also become an enduring symbol of transformation and hope. Imagine a pudgy, wormlike insect crafts an exquisite chrysalis and is reborn less than two weeks later as the most beautiful queen of them all.

Even after its remarkable birth, the monarch continues to intrigue. The idea that this tiny wonder, weighing less than a dime, can take off and fly more than 2,000 miles (3,200 kms) to a place its never been is simply fascinating. No wonder we are still searching for clues as to what guides this incredible journey.

You can be a part of the monarch miracle. Do you know you can actually hold a newborn monarch in the palm of your hand? Can you imagine watching its first flight? The best way to experience these thrills is to raise a monarch yourself.

You will love your new hobby. Youll know the joy of caring for a pet and watching it grow, and, when its ready, youll set it free to begin its life in the wild. This book will show you how. Before you get started, though, lets meet the monarch!

This picture was taken at the garden center, where conditions are always perfect.