The Gift of Time

This is a wonderful rhyming story to wrap around your mind and heart. We all are unique. We all do things in our own way and when the time is right for us. It is an important lesson for kids ( and adults ) to learn.

Buttercup is a free-spirited little caterpillar who is in no hurry to become a butterfly.

"All the tiny caterpillars crept in a line. Buttercup, a curious one, always lagged behind."

One night all her caterpillar friends rushed to make their cocoons and hide themselves away... but not Buttercup.

"I'm not yet ready to hurry on my way. I need time to learn to discover, and to play."

The Star Fairies heard her heart's wishes and granted them to her. As the end of spring arrived Buttercup felt strange and her body was telling her it was time for her to morph. The kind fairies sprinkled her with stardust and lovingly watched over her until her weaving was done.

When Buttercup is finally a beautiful butterfly will she be happy with her transformation? Will she still be herself inside and want to explore and re-discover her world by using her beautiful newly- formed wings? I have a feeling that that part of her will never, ever change. This book will touch the hearts of both kids and parents. We all are aware that kids grow up and spread their wings and take flight from home just as Buttercup did from her chrysalis. I highly recommend this book.