Technically, this is a counting book, but it's a vibrant, detailed offering. Beginning with zero (a deprived penguin, in Antarctica, that will likely never have the opportunity to see a butterfly) and progressing up to 25, each page asks readers to count ever-increasing numbers of moths and butterflies. Eye-catching, realistic colored-pencil illustrations emphasizing unique colors and markings align with pithy text describing interesting life-cycle facts and tidbits of trivia, such as "The color and design on the top side of butterfly wings is almost always completely different than the underside" and "The word for butterfly poop is frass.'" Each entry also provides the word for butterfly in a different language, including sign language. Young readers will likely enjoy counting the crisp, vivid drawings as well as attempting the pronounce the foreign words, such as borboleta, pulelehua, and rama-rama, among others, while older readers might appreciate the lively commentary. This is an attractive addition to counting books and will likely resonate with fans of Elisa Kleven's Glasswings (2013).

PreS-Gr 2 A beautifully illustrated book that can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers. Beginning with zero and going up to 25, this colorful counting book explores the beauty and diversity of butterflies. The text provides rich vocabulary words, and students are able to use context clues to determine meaning. Bold colors capture readers' attention as various types of butterflies flutter in a counters 'paradise. The author explains how to say butterfly in a different language on each page ("In the Hebrew language, a parpar is a butterfly. In Spanish, a butterfly is called a mariposa."). On the science end, readers learn interesting facts about butterflies, such as how they camouflage themselves and how they use their feet to taste. This book is a fun and exciting way to learn about butterflies and reinforce counting skills. VERDICT A solid concept book with eye-catching artwork. Tracey Wong, P.S. 54/Fordham Bedford Academy, Bronx, NY