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In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? And how long does it take? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their meaning. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals how powerfully our imagination sustains us. Both poignant and true, La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, communities, and in our schools. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals how powerfully out imagination sustains us. Both poignant and true, La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, communities, and in our schools.
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